Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
The Kuwaiti AIoT Association and Saudi AI Governance Authority have signed a strategic agreement to foster collaboration on AI and IoT regulation, education, and ethical governance, reinforcing GCC countries’ leadership in regional technology innovation and aligning with their national visions.
Jordan’s telecommunications sector shows robust growth in broadband subscriptions, mobile data consumption, and 5G adoption in early 2025. Fixed voice subscriptions dip slightly, but call volumes and SMS usage surge, while fixed broadband and leased line services expand steadily.
Jordan’s Ministry of Industry and the Amman Chamber of Industry celebrate the inclusion of the first 100 companies in the “Made in Jordan” programme, emphasizing efforts to boost industrial competitiveness and exports through quality standards and government-backed incentives.
Jumia’s adoption of Mirakl Ads modernizes its retail media advertising with AI-driven optimization, automated campaign management, and real-time analytics. This empowers African sellers across multiple countries to enhance visibility and sales while providing customers with personalized shopping experiences, advancing Jumia’s growth and profitability.
Al-Futtaim Technologies and Johnson Controls have partnered to bring the OpenBlue smart building platform to the UAE, offering real-time analytics, energy optimization, and enhanced occupant experiences. This collaboration supports the GCC’s push for intelligent, sustainable infrastructure and positions both companies as leaders in the region’s smart city evolution.
Azizi Developments has signed over 131 procurement framework agreements worldwide to improve quality, cost-efficiency, and project delivery. With a global supplier network spanning Europe, the UAE, North America, and Asia, Azizi reinforces its leadership in delivering high-quality real estate projects across Dubai and the region.
Beyon Money Business and EazyPay have joined forces to launch a co-branded POS solution integrating digital wallet features with a trusted payment network, offering Bahrain’s merchants enhanced payment flexibility, real-time analytics, faster settlements, and new earnings opportunities, thereby advancing the country’s fintech ecosystem.
Nokia and Saudi partners have successfully piloted a spectrum-sharing 5G Standalone indoor network using the 4.0–4.1 GHz band, enabling all operators to provide high-speed 5G coverage inside buildings through a single system. This innovation dramatically lowers costs, reduces carbon emissions, and accelerates 5G deployment across Saudi Arabia’s business and public venues.
The Thai Senate has appointed five members to the NBTC’s superboard oversight committee, representing broadcast, television, telecommunications, consumer protection, and rights promotion sectors. These appointments follow a rigorous vetting process to enhance NBTC governance and sectoral oversight.
Bangladesh’s government plans to establish a national fibre optic bank to centralize and monetize underutilized fibre assets from public agencies. This initiative aims to lower costs, improve internet speeds, enable nationwide 5G deployment, and enhance digital inclusion, while ensuring transparency and fair competition in the telecom sector.