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
eSIM technology is rapidly gaining traction in North Africa, particularly in Morocco and Tunisia, where travelers can easily access mobile data without the need for physical SIM cards. This shift offers greater convenience, supports digital mobility, and aligns with infrastructure modernization efforts, enhancing regional connectivity for locals and visitors alike.
Egypt’s “Shaping AI Horizon” forum focused on the National AI Strategy (2025-2030), aimed at boosting entrepreneurship and technology investment. Key pillars include AI infrastructure, talent development, and regulatory frameworks. ITIDA and 500 Global are collaborating to address AI skill shortages and promote innovation within Egypt’s AI ecosystem.
Despite reaching a $7.7 billion valuation in 2024, Pakistan’s e-commerce sector faces challenges, including unreliable internet, digital payment issues, and consumer skepticism. SMEs struggle to access global markets, and slow progress on government initiatives highlights the need for improvements in internet access and logistics infrastructure.
Huawei, in collaboration with the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC), will train 300,000 Pakistanis in IT skills. The initiative will teach advanced IT to 60,000 participants and basic IT to 240,000, boosting Pakistan’s digital infrastructure, increasing IT exports, and creating new employment opportunities.
Al Munther, Bahrain’s first national satellite, has successfully entered its operational phase. Launched on March 15 aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, the satellite’s core systems are functioning as expected. Testing continues on critical systems, including communication and orientation, paving the way for its scientific and technical missions.
LAGOS, Nigeria, April 2, 2025/ — Equinix, Inc. (Nasdaq: EQIX) (www.Equinix.com), the world’s digital infrastructure company™, has officially opened its…
April 1, 2025 – DeNet, a decentralized storage network that empowers people and businesses to regain ownership of their data while…
KIGALI, Rwanda, April 1, 2025/ — Afrik (www.Afrik.info), the economic development platform designed to accelerate Africa’s Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR),…
March 28, 2025 – SandboxAQ announced that the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has officially selected HQC (Hamming Quasi-Cyclic) as the fifth…
POCO, a globally recognized technology brand celebrated by young tech enthusiasts, proudly unveiled its latest flagship lineup—the highly anticipated POCO…