Tech News Middle East (2025)

23/09/2025

Vodafone Egypt has been honored with two prestigious awards at the Middle East Technology Excellence Awards 2025, winning in the Digital and Network & Broadband categories. The company was recognized for its dual strategy of enhancing core infrastructure and pioneering customer engagement. This includes using AI to significantly improve fixed broadband quality and launching innovative, viral campaigns that employed generative AI to create personalized songs and smile-activated rewards, empowering millions of customers and setting new benchmarks for the telecom industry.

Cairo: Vodafone Egypt has been recognised with two prestigious accolades at the Middle East Technology Excellence Awards 2025, securing wins in both the

22/09/2025

The Technology Innovation Institute (TII) in Abu Dhabi has partnered with NVIDIA to establish the Middle East's first Joint Lab for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics. This landmark initiative, the first NVIDIA AI Technology Center (NVAITC) in the region, aims to develop next-generation intelligent systems by combining TII's expertise in robotics and its Falcon AI models with NVIDIA's leadership in accelerated computing. The collaboration is a significant step in the UAE's strategy to position itself as a global hub for advanced technologies, focusing on creating practical AI-enhanced robotics for industries like manufacturing, logistics, and healthcare.

TII and NVIDIA emphasized that the lab will prioritize open innovation and collaboration. In addition to internal projects, the center will support

18/09/2025

In a landmark move set to reshape the future of online commerce, PayPal and Google have announced a strategic partnership to merge payment technologies with artificial intelligence. The collaboration will integrate PayPal’s checkout across Google’s ecosystem and focus on developing new AI-driven tools for customer targeting and autonomous shopping agents. With the first products expected by late 2025, the alliance aims to streamline payments, set new security standards, and accelerate the adoption of AI-powered and crypto-enabled transactions, positioning both companies at the forefront of the next digital shopping revolution.

San Jose / Mountain View, USA – In a move set to reshape the future of e-commerce, PayPal and Google have announced a strategic partnership to merge their

17/09/2025

The rapid rise of generative AI in the Middle East is sparking an urgent debate over its misuse, from viral political deepfakes to unauthorized use of creative work. As the technology becomes more accessible, enabling convincing forgeries from a smartphone, concerns over consent, privacy, and fraud are intensifying. Governments and businesses are now in a race to implement safeguards—like digital watermarks and new regulations—to balance innovation with protection. The region’s path forward hinges on collaboration to close the gap between the speed of AI-driven threats and the development of a trustworthy, ethical digital ecosystem.

Dubai: Generative AI has rapidly transformed digital life, but its misuse is sparking urgent debate. From deepfakes of political leaders to unauthorized use

15/09/2025

In a landmark initiative to bolster its global AI leadership, the United Arab Emirates has sent a delegation of 50 Chief AI Officers on a 10-day technology tour of the United States. The officials are meeting with executives at tech giants like Google, NVIDIA, and Microsoft to explore emerging technologies and forge strategic partnerships. This program, a direct result of the UAE's National AI Strategy, is designed to accelerate the nation's digital transformation by embedding cutting-edge solutions into government services and policy, reinforcing its commitment to becoming a world leader in artificial intelligence.

September 15, 2025 — The United Arab Emirates has launched a groundbreaking international initiative, sending 50 Chief Artificial Intelligence Officers from

10/09/2025

In a bold move to establish itself as a global AI hub, the UAE has launched K2 Think, an open-source AI model developed by MBZUAI and G42. Unlike the massive, proprietary models from U.S. and Chinese tech giants, the 32-billion-parameter K2 Think prioritizes efficiency and transparency, performing on par with larger rivals while using less energy. Its open-source release invites global collaboration, marking a strategic step in the UAE's ambition to drive innovation and diversify its economy beyond oil, positioning the nation as a new pacesetter in the global AI landscape.

Abu Dhabi — The United Arab Emirates has taken a bold step in the global artificial intelligence race with the launch of K2 Think, an open-source AI model

08/09/2025

Internet services across parts of Asia and the Middle East were disrupted after two major undersea cables in the Red Sea were damaged. The incident, which affected countries including India, Pakistan, and the UAE, caused significant slowdowns and intermittent access as providers rerouted traffic. While the cause of the damage is unconfirmed, it highlights the vulnerability of the subsea cables that carry most of the world's internet traffic. With repairs expected to take weeks, users are being warned to anticipate ongoing connectivity issues during peak hours.

Internet services across parts of Asia and the Middle East were disrupted over the weekend after two major undersea cables in the Red Sea were damaged,

04/09/2025

In a strategic move to accelerate digital dining across the GCC, Mastercard has announced a partnership with Dubai-based fintech Qlub. The collaboration includes a minority investment from the payments giant and will integrate Qlub's QR-based payment technology with Mastercard's global infrastructure. The goal is to make restaurant payments faster and more secure for diners and operators alike. This alliance builds on a growing relationship and reflects a broader regional shift toward cashless, contactless experiences in the rapidly transforming hospitality sector.

Dubai, UAE — Global payments leader Mastercard has announced a strategic collaboration with Qlub, a Dubai-based fintech specializing in hospitality payments,

02/09/2025

In a bid to establish the UAE as a global AI hub, Abu Dhabi's G42 is in advanced talks with U.S. tech giants like Google and Microsoft to secure tenants for its multi-billion dollar AI Campus. While the first phase will be anchored by the U.S.-UAE venture Stargate AI and rely on Nvidia chips, G42 is actively pursuing alternatives from AMD and Qualcomm due to supply chain concerns and U.S. export restrictions. The project, which also pitches "digital embassies" to nations, is unfolding amid intense regional rivalry with Saudi Arabia and complex geopolitics as the UAE balances its partnerships with Washington and Beijing.

Abu Dhabi, September 2, 2025 – UAE tech firm G42, a start-up backed by the government, is in ongoing talks with major U.S. technology companies as it seeks to

01/09/2025

The global race for AI talent is creating a stark, two-tier system within the tech industry, warns former OpenAI VP Peter Deng. As companies engage in billion-dollar bidding wars, a handful of "superstar" researchers are commanding athlete-level contracts exceeding $250 million. This frenzy, however, highlights a chronic worldwide talent shortage and risks severely undermining company morale and deepening economic inequality. While minting a new class of tech millionaires, the industry's fight for elite minds may come at a profound social cost, entrenching inequities in the very sector building the future.

San Francisco – The global race for artificial intelligence (AI) talent is creating a widening gulf in the technology industry, according to Peter Deng,

29/08/2025

In a strategic expansion of its Middle Eastern presence, Dreame Technology has opened its second flagship store in the UAE at Dubai's Mall of the Emirates. The store showcases the brand's innovative smart appliances, headlined by the world's first AI Robotic Arm Vacuum, the H15 Pro. Beyond cleaning, the location will also be the first in the region to preview Dreame's upcoming television line. This move reinforces the company's market leadership—it holds the top share for robot vacuums in 18 countries—and its commitment to the region, further underscored by a community donation to the Rashid Center for People of Determination.

Dubai, UAE – In a move that reinforces its growing footprint in the Middle East, Dreame Technology has unveiled its second UAE flagship store at Mall of the

28/08/2025

In response to a major tourism surge from the Gulf, the UAE Embassy in Yerevan has issued a travel advisory for Emirati citizens planning a trip to Armenia. While UAE passport holders enjoy streamlined entry, the embassy strongly urges travelers to carefully verify the specific visa requirements for any family members or companions prior to departure, warning that different rules may apply. This call for preparation comes as Armenia experiences a dramatic increase in visitors following its recent decision to liberalize entry rules for GCC residents, with hotel occupancy rates now reaching 95%. The key to a seamless journey is to rely solely on official government sources for the latest visa information.

Yerevan, August 2025 – The UAE Embassy in Yerevan has issued an important travel advisory for Emiratis planning to visit Armenia, urging them to carefully

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