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
Tamkeen, in collaboration with national partners, crowned Dona’s Wonders and You’re Nuts as winners of the 20th StartUp Bahrain Pitch. The event celebrated Bahraini innovation and aligned with Tamkeen’s 2025 vision to empower private-sector talent and foster enterprise sustainability.
Algeria has launched a $1 billion continental fund to finance African startups and innovators, focusing on technology, education, health, and renewable energy. The initiative seeks to boost intra-African collaboration, create jobs, and strengthen the continent’s innovation ecosystem amid declining foreign investment.
Vanuatu is advancing a UNDP-backed digital ID framework focused on inclusion and privacy, while Algeria is preparing to roll out eSIM technology to modernize telecom services and enhance digital security. Both moves signal broader regional momentum toward secure and connected digital economies.
Algeria has launched the Medusa submarine fiber-optic cable, a transformative project connecting Africa and Europe through a high-speed network spanning 8,700 km. With landing points in Algiers and Collo, the system will enhance 5G, cloud, and internet capacity, cementing Algeria’s role as a regional digital hub.
du reported Dh732 million in Q3 2025 net profit, up 25.8% on a normalised basis, driven by revenue growth, cost efficiency, and rising subscriber numbers. Strong ICT expansion and disciplined execution underpin du’s outlook for sustained growth and digital transformation leadership.
Zain has been ranked MENA’s top telecom company on Forbes’ World’s Best Employers 2025 list, securing first place in Kuwait and a top-three regional position. The honor recognizes Zain’s commitment to purpose-driven leadership, inclusion, and innovation in building a world-class, future-ready workforce.
Oman’s TRA has launched the trial of a Central Number Portability System, enabling users to retain their mobile numbers when switching carriers. The move enhances consumer freedom, promotes competition, and supports the country’s broader telecom modernization strategy.
Zoho and the UAE Food Cluster have partnered to digitize 300 food SMEs using AI-powered cloud tools. The initiative will enhance compliance, efficiency, and traceability while supporting the UAE’s food security and sustainability goals through technology-driven transformation.
The UAE President reconstituted the Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Technology Council (AIATC), chaired by Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed, to strengthen Abu Dhabi’s AI governance and innovation leadership. The move supports the emirate’s 2025–2027 goal to become the world’s first fully AI-native government.
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