Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
PalmPay received regulatory approval from Bangladesh Bank to pilot a one-year smartphone financing program for 10,000 devices, aiming to expand affordable digital access and accelerate financial inclusion in Bangladesh under a supervised fintech framework.
Pakistan and Sri Lanka launched a Joint Working Group on IT and Digital Economy to strengthen cooperation in digital transformation, emerging technologies, SMEs, trade, and agriculture during the 13th Joint Economic Commission meeting in Colombo.
Telecom operators face mounting risks from cybersecurity threats, weak responsible AI governance, and outdated IT systems, as EY warns that budget gaps, talent shortages, and legacy infrastructure are limiting resilience, innovation, and competitiveness in an increasingly complex and uncertain global telecom landscape.
Qatar University launched its first nanosatellite, QUbeSat1, designed by students and researchers as an educational and research platform, strengthening national capacity in space science through hands-on satellite engineering and Earth observation capabilities.
Pakistan and China launched a joint digital e-mining platform and signed new MoUs to boost transparency, coordination, and investment in Pakistan’s mineral sector, with a focus on value-added development, critical minerals, and flagship projects like Reko Diq.
PTA intensified its anti-fraud crackdown in FY2024–25 by blocking fraudulent mobile numbers, disabling devices, blacklisting repeat offenders, and strengthening monitoring through its Fraud Management Module, while continuing nationwide consumer support via its helpline.
Astranis and MB Group announced a strategic partnership to deploy Oman’s first dedicated MicroGEO satellite, supporting Oman Vision 2040 through sovereign satellite connectivity, expanded broadband capacity, and resilient digital infrastructure across government and enterprise sectors.
Ethio Telecom and Somcable discussed a strategic cross-border telecom partnership focused on digital expansion, infrastructure sharing, and regional connectivity, aligning with Ethio Telecom’s long-term growth strategy and Somcable’s subsea cable assets to support digital empowerment across Africa.
AFCON Morocco 2025 generated over 6 billion social media views, driven largely by video content and fan participation, making it the most digitally viewed continental football tournament ever and highlighting the growing global influence of African football.
Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, has emerged as the No.1 centralized exchange for spot trading of…