Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
In 2025, the UAE expanded its space infrastructure through new satellite launches, lunar missions, and international partnerships. From communications and Earth observation satellites to Mars and Moon exploration initiatives, the country continues to strengthen its role in global space research and technology development.
du has partnered with Huawei to deploy the UAE’s first customised multi-band indoor 5G solution, integrating 3G, 4G, and 5G into a single unit. The initiative enhances indoor coverage, reduces power and space requirements, and supports du’s 5G-Advanced roadmap and sustainability goals.
e& UAE has become the first operator in the region to deploy 4-Carrier Aggregation on a live 5.5G network, combining FDD and TDD spectrum to deliver consistent multi-gigabit speeds. The milestone strengthens network capacity, improves real-world performance, and accelerates mass adoption of 5G-Advanced services across the UAE.
Yango Ads has launched CPI Plus campaigns in the UAE, offering machine-learning-driven app install optimisation with pay-per-install pricing and full-funnel analytics. The solution supports scalable, predictable mobile user acquisition as the UAE’s mobile-first digital economy continues to expand.
Clicktap Digital has strengthened its digital marketing offerings by integrating AI-driven tools across its services. The Dubai-based agency uses predictive analytics, personalization, and automated performance marketing to help UAE businesses optimize growth, improve customer engagement, and stay competitive as the emirate positions itself as a global AI hub.
The UAE is projected to add more than one million workers by 2030, driven by rapid AI adoption, digital transformation, and economic growth. The report highlights strong demand for technology roles and emphasizes upskilling as key to ensuring AI-driven expansion translates into sustainable job creation.
First Abu Dhabi Bank and Mastercard have launched a mobile-first virtual corporate card solution in the UAE, allowing enterprises and government entities to issue and manage virtual cards via mobile wallets. The platform streamlines expense management, enhances security and transparency, and supports real-time payments, reflecting the UAE’s accelerating shift toward digital and contactless B2B payment ecosystems.
The UAE marked 2025 with major advances in artificial intelligence, achieving near-universal AI adoption across government and launching global-scale infrastructure projects with the US and Europe. Record investments, sovereign AI models, and large data centres positioned the country as a leading global hub for AI, digital infrastructure, and cybersecurity.
e& UAE will integrate AE Coin, the UAE’s first dirham-backed licensed stablecoin, into its payment systems, enabling customers to pay telecom bills and access digital services via regulated blockchain transactions. The partnership with Al Maryah Community Bank supports faster settlements, transparency, and secure mass-market digital payments.
Tally Solutions has launched TallyPrime 7.0 in the UAE, offering enhanced data security, automated backups, smart search, and seamless adoption of the new national currency symbol. The update supports SME compliance, efficiency, and localization as businesses advance digital transformation under national economic strategies.