Oman
Oman strengthens ties with Rwanda for technology and digital economy
Oman and Rwanda have signed a MoU to enhance cooperation in communications, IoT, and digital economy development. The MoU outlines a framework to foster collaboration and knowledge-sharing in areas such as digitising government services, digital transformation, and the application of AI. Key components include promoting joint research initiatives focused on emerging technologies, as well as strengthening cybersecurity and developing the technology sectors in both countries…Read more
Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia ranked first globally in empowering women in AI
Saudi Arabia has reached another significant milestone in its AI journey, as highlighted in the AI Index Report 2025. The Kingdom ranked first globally in empowering women in AI, reflecting the success of its national policies and initiatives aimed at promoting women’s participation and leadership in the technology sector. Aligned with Saudi Vision 2030, Saudi Arabia’s advanced training programs and professional development initiatives have bolstered the presence of female talent in the Kingdom’s AI ecosystem. In addition to leading globally in women’s empowerment in AI (based on the female-to-male ratio), Saudi Arabia also made significant strides in AI job growth (ranking third globally), talent attraction (ranking eighth globally), and the development of leading AI models (ranking fourth globally). These accomplishments underscore the Kingdom’s strategic efforts to position itself as a global leader in AI, with guidance from the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA)…Read more
UAE
Group’s Beacon Red and Presight AI partner for AI-powered security solutions
EDGE Group, one of the world’s leading advanced technology and defense groups, has announced that its entity, Beacon Red, has entered a MoU with Presight AI, the UAE’s leading AI-powered global big data analytics company. The agreement aims to explore business synergies between Presight’s cutting-edge AI and omni-analytics capabilities and Beacon Red’s mission-focused security solutions. The collaboration reflects “the UAE’s commitment to responsible AI deployment and highlights the increasing role of technology in enabling resilient, secure, and sustainable communities – both locally and globally,” says Thomas Pramotedham, CEO of Presight. This partnership is particularly significant for the UAE as it reinforces the country’s position as a global leader in the adoption of advanced technologies for national security and societal development. Benefits include the advancement of smart city initiatives, strengthening national security, promoting global collaboration, and fostering technological leadership…Read more
Middle East
IRAQ-IXP becomes the region’s third-largest IX
IRAQ-IXP, Iraq’s first and only neutral internet exchange (IX), has become the third-largest IX in the Middle East in terms of connected networks. In just one year, IRAQ-IXP, powered by DE-CIX, has grown to include 28 networks, featuring major players like Meta, Tencent, and Akamai. The IX provides low-latency interconnection, enhanced network security, and scalable connectivity, positioning itself as a crucial hub for regional digital transformation. Its impressive growth, with peak traffic reaching nearly 180 Gbit/s (a 150% increase since January 2025), underscores Iraq’s growing role in the regional digital landscape. There is an ‘’increasing number of national and international network operators that want to offer services in Iraq as part of the vibrant local and digital ecosystem developing around the exchange,” comments Ivo Ivanov, CEO of DE-CIX…Read more