Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Africa’s telecom growth is driven by a young population and increasing digital demand. Key players like MTN South Africa, Vodacom, and MTN Nigeria lead in subscribers and innovation, while companies such as Safaricom and Maroc Telecom drive digital finance and 5G expansion. The continent’s telecom landscape remains dynamic and pivotal to Africa’s digital future.
Oman’s TRA stresses the necessity of following technical wiring standards tailored to building types to ensure reliable telecom services and support smart home technologies. Proper internal infrastructure is key to the nation’s digital transformation and improving user connectivity experiences.
Zain KSA and Cisco have partnered to build scalable AI infrastructure and GPUaaS offerings in Saudi Arabia. The initiative supports AI adoption, local talent development, and aligns with Vision 2030’s digital transformation goals to establish the country as a hub for AI and advanced technologies.
NEC and Singtel-led partners are building the AUG East subsea cable to connect major Asian markets with high-capacity digital infrastructure. This project addresses the rising demand for bandwidth driven by AI applications and aims to strengthen digital connectivity and economic growth in the Asia-Pacific region by 2029.
SLT-Mobitel and KOKO have teamed up to provide Buy Now, Pay Later options for 4G and 5G devices in Sri Lanka, making advanced technology more affordable and accessible. This initiative supports digital inclusion and the country’s 5G rollout by enabling customers to pay in easy installments and removing upfront cost barriers.
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With support from Plus VC and global angel investors, Egypt’s first incentivized, goal-based saving platform leverages behavioral tech and embedded…
Kuwait, [15th July, 2025] Kuwait Credit Information Network Company (CINET) has announced the launch of a new credit information exchange…
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MTN and MTV Base launch Room of Safety, a 10-part youth-led series on child online safety, to raise awareness and promote positive digital behaviour across Africa.