Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Saudi Arabia has introduced new content creator guidelines to clarify violations and promote accountability in digital media. The rules strengthen protections against harmful content, safeguard children, and align with the Kingdom’s strategy to build a globally competitive and values-driven media ecosystem.
BENEFIT and ATME have confirmed their sponsorship of Bahrain’s flagship fintech forum, Fintech Forward 2025. BENEFIT joins as a gold sponsor, highlighting its role in modernizing payments and driving inclusion, while ATME, as silver sponsor, brings expertise in digital assets and tokenization to the event.
Algeria’s Post and Telecommunications Minister Sid Ali Zerrouki has stressed research, innovation, and collaboration as the country prepares to launch 5G services. The initiative is part of a broader national strategy to strengthen local technology industries, expand digital solutions, and safeguard Algeria’s digital sovereignty.
Telecom Egypt has named Tamer El Mahdi as its new CEO, succeeding Mohamed Nasr. Backed by three decades of global telecom and technology leadership, El Mahdi will lead the company’s next phase of growth, focusing on digital transformation, customer experience, and expanding Telecom Egypt’s regional influence.
Avanza Solutions has become a Global Partner of Salesforce, integrating its Unison FuXion innovation with the CRM giant’s ecosystem. The partnership enables enterprises to accelerate digital transformation through AI, automation, and real-time insights, while expanding Avanza’s market presence across the GCC and MEA.
Algiers – September 30, 2025 – Algeria’s Minister of Post and Wire and Wireless Transport, Syed Ali Zarouqi, visited the…
Turkcell successfully conducted Türkiye’s first high-altitude 5G field test at 1,250 meters in Rize’s Kaçkar Mountains during the UTMB ultramarathon. The event showcased the operator’s technological readiness in extreme conditions and introduced real-time athlete tracking, reinforcing both innovation and sports tourism for the region.
MTN South Africa and Ericsson have completed a landmark 5G core modernisation project, deploying cloud-native solutions to boost network performance, automation, and agility. The upgrade—executed with zero disruption to millions of live sessions—prepares MTN for a seamless transition to a 5G standalone core.
Airtel has announced India’s first AI/ML-powered, cloud-based location service, in partnership with Swift Navigation. The Airtel-Skylark Precise Positioning Service promises centimetre-level accuracy to transform industries from transport and logistics to agriculture, with the first phase launching in the Delhi NCR region before expanding nationwide.
IBM and AWS are expanding their collaboration to accelerate digital transformation in the Middle East, with plans to establish their first joint Innovation Hub in Riyadh. The hub will drive cloud adoption, AI innovation, cybersecurity, and sustainability, while supporting Saudi Vision 2030 and the UAE Digital Economy Strategy.