Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Pakistan and the UAE agreed to deepen cooperation in investment, trade, and telecom, with PTCL and Etisalat’s future plans central to talks. Ishaq Dar pushed for early resolution of legacy issues to unlock UAE investment. Parallel diplomacy with Iran reinforced Pakistan’s regional engagement.
ADIB has named Corgea, Nothreat, and DTEX Systems as winners of its UAE Cybersecurity Innovation Challenge, spotlighting global startups delivering AI-driven solutions to strengthen digital resilience. The initiative aligns with national cybersecurity priorities and reinforces the UAE’s ambition to build a secure, future-ready financial ecosystem.
UAE parents are now legally responsible for supervising children’s online activity under the new Child Digital Safety Law. The law mandates monitoring, parental controls, and reporting harmful content, while forcing global platforms to comply with age checks, data protections, and advertising limits for minors.
Abu Dhabi has launched a new Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution in partnership with the World Economic Forum, focused on quantum, robotics, space systems, and AI. Led by TII, the Centre will accelerate responsible deployment of frontier technologies, strengthen global policy leadership, and position the UAE as a premier hub for advanced innovation.
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed toured UMEX and SimTEX 2026 in Abu Dhabi, reviewing global advances in unmanned systems, AI, robotics, and simulation. He highlighted the exhibitions’ role in global knowledge exchange and in reinforcing the UAE’s position as a hub for future technologies across civil and defence sectors.
The UAE Space Agency has earned the 2026 ‘Great Place to Work’ certification, reflecting high employee trust, inclusion, and leadership standards. The recognition highlights the Agency’s focus on empowering local talent, fostering innovation, and building a sustainable, high-performance culture aligned with the UAE’s ambitious space goals.
DEWA has upgraded its water network operations with a patented smart platform enabling 24/7 remote monitoring and control. Built on open-source technology, the system improves data exchange, speeds decision-making, enhances resilience, and supports Dubai’s digital transformation and future-ready infrastructure goals.
The UAE has launched a fully digital service allowing parents to secure a two-year residence permit for newborns in 48 hours via the ICP app or portal. The paperless process reduces bureaucracy, eases HR workloads, and supports the government’s “Zero Bureaucracy” initiative, enabling faster, anywhere access for expatriate families.
Mashreq has rolled out a fully digital home loan pre-approval for UAE buyers, enabling applicants to complete the process online in minutes. The service removes branch visits and paperwork, offering instant eligibility and faster access to financing in a competitive property market.
UAE authorities have launched the “Fast Track” mobile app, allowing travelers to complete immigration procedures before arrival. By pre-registering passport and biometric data, users bypass manual counters and clear Smart Gates in under 90 seconds. The system enhances efficiency, security, and passenger experience as traffic nears 140 million annually.