Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Daraz has launched its New Year 2026 “1.1 Sale” with discounts of up to 70 per cent, flash sales, partner brand offers, and price guarantees. Running from December 31 to January 5, the campaign covers electronics, fashion, and lifestyle categories with free delivery on select products.
Morocco will implement customs reforms from January 2026 focused on digital oversight, expanded surveillance powers, blockchain-based document exchange, and stricter penalties. The measures aim to enhance transparency, speed up clearance, and strengthen enforcement against fraud and undeclared trade.
Oman Broadband plans to connect one million homes to its fiber-optic network over three years, expanding national coverage, supporting smart cities, and strengthening Oman’s digital economy through sustained infrastructure investment and local partnerships.
Zain Jordan closed 2025 with multiple regional and global awards recognising digital transformation, sustainability, AI innovation, 5G expansion, and workplace excellence. The achievements highlight three decades of impact and reinforce the company’s role in strengthening Jordan’s digital economy and regional technology leadership.
Orange Jordan closed 2025 with major advances in network expansion, digital services, data centers, financial inclusion, and skills development, reinforcing its role as a responsible digital leader supporting Jordan’s digital transformation through innovation, sustainability, and strong community engagement.
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Egypt’s MCIT and Orange Egypt have partnered to expand distance diagnosis services in remote and underserved areas through mobile digital medical units, improving access to healthcare, supporting health equity, and advancing the country’s digital transformation and sustainable development goals.
Telecom Egypt has launched a major organizational transformation, restructuring its commercial operations into Consumer and Enterprise sectors and appointing new executives to accelerate growth, strengthen customer focus, and advance digital transformation in line with Egypt’s Vision 2030 and long-term shareholder value objectives.
Poland has called on the European Commission to investigate TikTok over alleged AI-generated disinformation linked to Russian influence, arguing the platform may have breached EU Digital Services Act obligations designed to protect democratic processes and information security.
Bahrain has started construction of a 100MW solar power plant at Al Dur, expanding renewable capacity as part of its energy transition strategy. The grid-connected project supports national goals to diversify energy sources and raise renewables to 20 per cent of the power mix by 2035.