Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
ORA Technologies’ acquisition of Cathedis, in partnership with Azur Innovation Management, marks Morocco’s first locally financed startup consolidation. The move unifies payments, e-commerce, and logistics under ORA’s platform, strengthening national digital sovereignty and economic self-reliance.
Morocco has licensed 5G networks to Maroc Telecom, Orange Maroc, and inwi, enabling commercial launch in November 2025 with MAD 40 billion investment and plans to cover 70% of the population by 2030.
Ralph Yirikian, Ucom’s General Director, emphasized that telecommunications must evolve “from connection to responsibility,” ensuring trust, security, and ethical AI adoption as the backbone of digital transformation.
Kuwait launched its “Kuwait Skills” digital training program in partnership with Microsoft and CAIT, targeting AI, cloud, and Copilot proficiency for over 130,000 individuals, reinforcing its New Kuwait 2035 vision to build a sustainable, innovation-led digital economy.
Zain Group achieved its best performance in 16 years, with KD 1.7 billion in revenue and 31% profit growth, driven by fintech, AI, and enterprise solutions under its 4WARD strategy — reaffirming its position as MENA’s leading digital powerhouse.
Jordan ranks third in the Arab world and 29th globally in AI workforce adoption, reflecting its growing strength in digital transformation, education, and innovation-driven development.
Egypt ranked fourth globally in UK transnational education, highlighting its rapid digital transformation and leadership at the Going Global 2025 Conference in London — positioning itself as a regional hub for innovation and international collaboration in higher education.
Beyon has commissioned Bahrain’s first White Space Data Centre, a 6,000 sqm high-density, solar-powered facility forming part of its 140,000 sqm Data Oasis. The project cements Bahrain’s position as a regional hub for sustainable, AI-ready digital infrastructure.
Beyon Solutions and iGA have partnered to launch Bahrain’s first AI-ready Sovereign HyperCloud, powered by Oracle Alloy, reinforcing Bahrain’s leadership in digital sovereignty, AI innovation, and cloud security under the Kingdom’s Economic Vision 2030.
Tunisie Telecom’s Medusa cable landing in Bizerte strengthens Tunisia’s digital sovereignty and international connectivity, boosting bandwidth, innovation, and Mediterranean regional integration.