Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Ooredoo Kuwait’s iPhone 17 launch drew record crowds, spotlighting the Pro Max orange edition. The event offered exclusive bundles, trade-in deals, and VIP perks, cementing Ooredoo’s status as Kuwait’s leading telecom provider and a hub for digital lifestyle innovation.
Macquarie Telecom has appointed Mike King as National Director of Sales to strengthen its position as a leading MSP in connectivity, cloud, and cyber. With over 20 years’ experience, King returns to Macquarie to drive growth, positioning it as a challenger to underperforming large telcos.
Mysten Labs and MENA blockchain leaders met in Egypt to develop use cases in payments, digital identity, and logistics. Discussions highlighted remittances, which make up 9% of Egypt’s GDP, and plans for “on-chain banking 2.0.” Egypt, while banning crypto, is embracing blockchain in trade, finance, and CBDC exploration.
Pakistan inaugurated ITCN Asia 2025 in Karachi, with Federal Minister Shaza Fatima Khawaja announcing 5G rollout in seven cities within months, a $5B IT export target, and one million youth to be trained. The event features 700+ exhibitors, 50,000 attendees, and global delegations from 25+ countries.
Accenture and Cassava Technologies have partnered to deploy Nvidia-powered AI infrastructure in Africa, starting in South Africa and expanding regionally. The initiative will localise AI with cultural context and serve sectors from finance to healthcare, supported by Cassava’s fibre backbone and sovereign data centre strategy.
Telecom Egypt has launched a new PoP at Aqaba Digital Hub in Jordan, complementing the Coral Bridge subsea cable to boost Middle East connectivity. The expansion strengthens Egypt-Jordan digital links, enhances resilience, and supports high-capacity services for hyperscalers, enterprises, and global data traffic.
BeshiDeshi’s mobile-first e-learning platform empowers 5,000+ artisans in Bangladesh with practical digital skills, boosting sales by 30–40% and enabling sustainable businesses. Tailored Bangla video lessons, financial access, and market support create a full ecosystem that preserves crafts, builds confidence, and connects artisans to digital markets.
Banglalink has been named Bangladesh’s first telco to earn Global Top Employer 2025 Certification, recognizing its people-first HR practices, inclusive culture, and talent development. The achievement reinforces its EVP Lead The Future and commitment to innovation, agility, and employee wellbeing in a rapidly evolving digital economy.
Bahrain’s parliamentary group joined an IPU-led virtual seminar on AI use cases for legislatures, focusing on data visualisation, smart information management, decision-making, and long-term strategy. The session highlighted global best practices, reinforcing Bahrain’s commitment to integrating AI into parliamentary work for improved governance and democratic services.
Beyon Connect has partnered with PAPU and Egypt’s Post Connect to accelerate Africa’s postal digital transformation. The agreement introduces electronic registered mail and digital vault solutions, supports e-government services, and establishes a Pan-African Postal Digital Framework to enhance secure communication and financial inclusion across 45 member states.