Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
stc’s center3 and PIF-backed AI firm Humain have formed a joint venture to build and operate AI-focused data centres in Saudi Arabia, with capacity of up to 1GW. The partnership aims to deliver high-density, low-latency infrastructure to support large language models, mission-critical AI workloads, and the kingdom’s growing AI ecosystem.
Dialog Axiata has partnered with SpaceX to resell Starlink’s LEO satellite internet services in Sri Lanka, targeting enterprises and underserved communities. The collaboration complements Dialog’s terrestrial network, offering managed satellite connectivity with installation and maintenance to help bridge the country’s digital divide.
Veon’s Mobilink Bank has launched Islamic banking services in Pakistan, opening its first Shariah-compliant branch in Karachi and planning nationwide expansion. The move taps into the country’s fast-growing Islamic banking sector, supporting financial inclusion and offering faith-aligned deposit and financing products through physical and digital channels.
Amazon Web Services has launched Amazon Bedrock in Bahrain with iGA, enabling secure generative AI capabilities for government and private entities. Integrated into the government AWS cloud, the platform supports Arabic AI use cases, boosts operational efficiency, strengthens innovation, and reinforces Bahrain’s position as a regional leader in digital transformation.
Pakistan’s telecom regulator has indicated that the 5G spectrum auction may take place by mid-February 2026, pending the release of the auction information memorandum. The announcement signals renewed momentum for 5G deployment while highlighting rising cybersecurity risks and the need for stronger digital awareness among users.
Sri Lanka has officially launched commercial 5G services, with Dialog Axiata and SLT-Mobitel activating networks after the completion of the country’s 5G spectrum auction. The rollout marks a major milestone following years of trials, unlocking new opportunities for high-speed connectivity, enterprise applications, and nationwide digital transformation.
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