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
Pakistan’s mobile phone industry is preparing for a mid-year 5G rollout, with local manufacturers aligning production and technology strategies, though adoption is expected to grow gradually as spectrum allocation, network deployment and handset affordability shape early market uptake across major urban centres.
Pakistan has assumed the presidency of the Digital Cooperation Organization, strengthening its role in shaping global digital policy and AI governance, while advancing collaboration among member states on digital transformation, data governance and inclusive economic growth in an era increasingly defined by artificial intelligence and cross-border digital cooperation.
Econet InfraCo is set to list on the Victoria Falls Stock Exchange at an estimated US$1 billion valuation, potentially marking Zimbabwe’s largest IPO, as Econet Wireless unlocks the value of its telecoms, real estate and power infrastructure to support broader digital and industrial expansion.
Msheireb Properties, Ooredoo Qatar and Honeywell have partnered to deploy an AI-powered smart city platform in Msheireb Downtown Doha, integrating IoT sensors, analytics and digital twin technologies to optimise urban operations, enhance sustainability and support Qatar’s digital transformation ambitions under Qatar National Vision 2030.
TASC Group has appointed Jayajyoti Sengupta as CEO to lead its AI-driven growth strategy across the Middle East and North Africa, reflecting rising enterprise demand for outcome-based managed services as organisations accelerate AI adoption and modernise operating models in line with regional digital transformation initiatives.
Starlink has launched satellite internet services in Senegal, expanding SpaceX’s low Earth orbit connectivity across Africa to improve internet access in underserved and remote areas, as the company continues its rapid regional rollout aimed at supporting digital inclusion and expanding broadband availability across the continent.
Telenor Pakistan has completed migration of its entire customer base of 90 million subscribers to a next-generation charging and billing…
The Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) and Qatar Research, Development, and Innovation (QRDI) Council signed a cooperation agreement aimed at strengthening…
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 4 Feb 2026 – iCAUR will officially unveil its mid-to-large all-round hybrid SUV, the iCAUR V27,…
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, February 04, 2026: Omnix International, a leading technology solutions provider in the Middle East, announces the…