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Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa

Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa

Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa

Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa

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December 2025

Edotco Expands Sustainability Drive with Green Telecom Initiatives in Bangladesh and Malaysia

Shahzaib02 mins

Edotco has launched major sustainability initiatives in both Bangladesh and Malaysia, focusing on circular economy practices and low-carbon telecom infrastructure. In Bangladesh, a new partnership with state-owned TSS will establish a lithium-ion battery repair and refurbishment centre to reduce e-waste and build local technical capacity. In Malaysia, Edotco introduced the country’s first biochar-based telecom pole, cutting carbon emissions by up to 15 percent and improving installation efficiency. Together, these projects reinforce Edotco’s commitment to green, resilient network development across Asia.

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Paribu Acquires CoinMENA in $240 Million Deal to Expand Across MENA

Shahzaib02 mins

Paribu has acquired CoinMENA for $240 million in Türkiye’s largest fintech transaction and its first international digital asset platform deal. The acquisition gives Paribu regulated access to MENA through licenses in Dubai and Bahrain, strengthening its regional expansion strategy. The deal highlights growing consolidation in the global crypto industry and positions Paribu as a major regulated player across Türkiye and the Middle East.

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Qualcomm, Aramco and RDIA Mark First Year of DISAI Mentorship Program

Shahzaib02 mins

Qualcomm, Aramco, and RDIA have completed the first year of the DISAI accelerator program, supporting Saudi startups in AI, IoT, and wireless technologies. The program provided technical mentorship, commercialization guidance, and IP training, giving startups access to advanced platforms and global business opportunities. The initiative reinforces Saudi Arabia’s ambition to become a global hub for deep-tech innovation.

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Beyon Money and SwiftX Launch Stablecoin-Powered Cross-Border Payments in Bahrain

Shahzaib02 mins

Beyon Money has launched live stablecoin-powered cross-border payments through a new partnership with global money transfer operator SwiftX. Using blockchain-based settlement, the solution enables faster, cheaper, and more transparent international transactions while reducing foreign exchange and operational costs. The collaboration strengthens Bahrain’s fintech ecosystem and positions Beyon Money as a regional leader in next-generation digital payment infrastructure.

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