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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Telenor Pakistan has appointed Bilal Javed Bhatti as Chief Business Officer. A 20-year industry veteran, Bhatti has led digital, sales, and fintech initiatives within the company, underscoring Telenor’s commitment to local leadership and innovation-driven growth.
MTN dominates Sub-Saharan Africa’s mobile speed rankings as 5G adoption spreads across key markets. With strong performances in South Africa, Nigeria, and Uganda, MTN leads regional connectivity improvements amid expanding investments in 4G, 5G, and fiber infrastructure.
Microsoft and G42 will expand UAE data centre capacity by 200 MW via Khazna Data Centers, part of a $15 billion investment in AI and cloud infrastructure. The move strengthens Microsoft Azure’s regional footprint and accelerates the UAE’s vision to become a global AI powerhouse.
As artificial intelligence reshapes industries worldwide, Sri Lankan women leaders in technology have called for stronger inclusion, leadership, and participation in shaping the country’s digital future. The discussion took place at Women in Tech – Chapter Reignite, an event marking the relaunch of the Women in Tech Sri Lanka Chapter, part of the global nonprofit dedicated to empowering women in STEM.
Bybit Pay has partnered with Ceylon Cash to launch crypto payments in Sri Lanka via CeyPay, equipping 100 merchants with PoS systems for fiat and crypto transactions. The move promotes blockchain adoption, secure payments, and digital inclusion in one of Asia’s top tourism-driven economies.
SLASSCOM’s IT & BPM Exploration Day at the University of Vavuniya inspired over 500 Northern Region participants, connecting students and entrepreneurs with real-world tech opportunities. Supported by EY GDS and the Royal Norwegian Embassy, the event advanced Sri Lanka’s goal of inclusive digital growth.
Saudi Arabia has risen to 22nd in IMD’s 2025 World Digital Competitiveness Ranking, driven by AI innovation, e-government, and data infrastructure growth. The Kingdom’s progress cements its role as a leading digital economy in the Middle East and a rising global technology hub.
Saudi Arabia has achieved frontier-level status in digital services, 5G coverage, and AI adoption, according to DCO’s DEN 2025 report. The Kingdom’s digital health, education, and governance innovations position it among the world’s most advanced digital economies driving inclusion and sustainable transformation.
AST SpaceMobile and stc Group have signed a $175 million, 10-year deal to deliver direct-to-device satellite mobile connectivity across Saudi Arabia and MENA, extending broadband access to remote areas through hybrid space-terrestrial infrastructure and advancing the region’s digital inclusion goals.