startAD Launches UAE’s First AI Adoption Barometer to Guide Healthcare and Social Impact Organizations startAD, the Abu Dhabi-based startup accelerator powered by Tamkeen and anchored at NYU Abu Dhabi (NYUAD), has introduced the UAE’s first AI Adoption Barometer focused on the healthcare and social impact sectors. Developed through its AI for Good initiative with support…

Siada and Innovation City Launch the UAE’s First Sovereign AI Data Center in Ras Al Khaimah Siada, an IOPn enterprise, has partnered with Innovation City to launch what the companies describe as the UAE’s first sovereign AI data center, bringing enterprise-grade AI computing infrastructure to Innovation City in Ras Al Khaimah. The facility is fully…

Emirates NBD and Techstars Join Forces to Advance AI and FinTech Innovation Across MENAT Emirates NBD has announced a strategic partnership with Techstars to accelerate the growth of artificial intelligence (AI) and financial technology (FinTech) start-ups across the Middle East, North Africa, and Türkiye (MENAT) region. The collaboration is designed to help promising start-ups move…

G42 and Microsoft Partner to Accelerate Agentic AI Adoption Across the UAE G42, through its sovereign AI company Inception42, has partnered with Microsoft to accelerate the adoption of agentic artificial intelligence (AI) across the United Arab Emirates. The collaboration aims to help government agencies and enterprises deploy AI agents at scale through secure, interoperable, and…

Google Launches $1 Million Indie Games Fund to Boost Game Development in Sub-Saharan Africa Google has introduced the inaugural Google Play Indie Games Fund for Africa, committing US$1 million to support independent game development studios across Sub-Saharan Africa. The initiative is designed to accelerate the growth of the region’s gaming ecosystem by providing financial backing,…

BrainSAT and Space42 Expand Satellite Connectivity Across South Africa with New Services and Thuraya One Launch South Africa has taken another step toward improving nationwide digital connectivity with the official launch of BrainSAT Technologies’ satellite communication services and the introduction of the Thuraya One satellite smartphone. The announcement, attended by Deputy President Paul Mashatile, government…

Egypt and Rwanda Strengthen Partnership on AI, Digital Transformation and Skills Development Egypt and Rwanda are deepening their collaboration on artificial intelligence (AI), digital transformation and digital skills development as both countries seek to accelerate Africa’s digital future through stronger regional cooperation. During a high level meeting, Raafat Hendy and Paula Ingabire, with the participation…

Egypt Strengthens Outsourcing Ambitions as EY MENA Plans Regional IT Delivery Centre Egypt is reinforcing its position as a leading outsourcing destination after senior government officials met with executives from EY MENA to advance plans for a new regional Information Technology Outsourcing (ITO) delivery centre that will support clients across the Middle East and North…

Zimbabwe has withdrawn regulations that would have required telecommunications companies to maintain at least 75% indigenous local ownership, reversing the policy only weeks after it was introduced. The decision was formalized through Statutory Instrument (SI) 111 of 2026, signed by the Minister of Information Communication Technology, Postal and Courier Services. The new instrument repeals the…

Net Insight has announced a leadership transition after Chief Financial Officer Cecilia Höjgård Höök decided to leave the company to pursue a new opportunity outside the organization. To ensure a seamless handover, Cecilia will remain in her role as Chief Financial Officer and a member of the Executive Team until the end of 2026. During…