Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Jordan has launched its 2026–2028 digital transformation strategy to align with national modernization goals, focusing on infrastructure, digital services, inclusion, and innovation. The plan sets five strategic pillars and a participatory governance model to build a secure, sustainable, and technology-driven economy.
Egyptian developer Ahmed El-Kholy’s Manetho app uses AI to instantly translate hieroglyphics and includes AR experiences that animate artifacts. Winner of Huawei’s regional developer competition, the app aims to expand into VR, offering immersive ways to explore Egypt’s ancient history.
ZTE and Zong 4G have launched Pakistan’s first high-power 8T8R UBR and DIA antenna solution, boosting capacity by up to 83% at peak hours, cutting RRU requirements by 67%, and preparing the network for 5G while enabling cost-efficient deployment in constrained environments.
Telecom Egypt’s H1 2025 revenue rose 33% to EGP 50.6B, driven by data and international calls, with EBITDA up 43% and net profit up 50%. The company launched 5G, improved cash flow, and strengthened its debt position while committing to further investment and sustainable growth.
e& UAE has launched a flexible, end-to-end managed monitoring-as-a-service platform, offering enterprises real-time infrastructure visibility to reduce risk, maintain continuity, and improve operational control. The modular service can be tailored to industry needs through strategic partnerships.
Türk Telekom’s Q2 2025 revenue rose 13.2% to TL 50.4B, with record mobile growth, strong fiber expansion, and TL 21.8B in first-half investments. The company readies for Türkiye’s 5G auction, advances TRNC fiber project, and nears a 25-year concession renewal to drive long-term digital transformation.
Fortinet has opened a new FortiCNAPP PoP in Singapore to deliver AI-driven, scalable cloud security for ASEAN and South Asia. The move supports data residency, compliance, and low-latency access, helping organizations protect cloud-native applications while enabling partners to provide localized security services.
TRAI has launched India’s first manual for rating properties on digital connectivity, introducing standardised criteria for assessing indoor network readiness. The framework aims to boost infrastructure quality, guide developers, inform buyers, and ensure reliable high-speed access to support Digital India’s growth and inclusion goals.
stc group powered the Esports World Cup with 1,295 antennas, expanded 5G bandwidth to 285 MHz, and achieved record network speeds for over 3 million users. The infrastructure ensured flawless gaming, spectating, and media coverage, reinforcing Saudi Arabia’s esports and digital leadership.
Kazakhstan now accepts Alipay+ payments via Kaspi QR, making it the first in Central Asia to enable cross-border QR payments. The move supports record tourism growth, expands merchant reach, and deepens the Alipay+–Kaspi.kz partnership for both inbound and outbound mobile payments.