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
Qatar and Germany have agreed to establish a new innovation hub in Doha to accelerate deep technology transfer, entrepreneurship and research commercialisation, strengthening collaboration between European and Gulf innovation ecosystems.
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia discussed expanding investment cooperation and technology talent collaboration at the AlUla Conference, focusing on AI expertise, economic partnerships and strengthening bilateral trade and development initiatives.
PTCL will showcase multiple AI-driven use cases at Indus AI Week 2026, highlighting investments in AI infrastructure and practical applications aimed at accelerating digital transformation and strengthening Pakistan’s emerging AI ecosystem.
Oman’s Environment Authority has completed its full digital transformation through cloud adoption, improving service efficiency, cybersecurity readiness and environmental monitoring while advancing the country’s smart government and sustainability objectives.
Oman has launched a national capability programme to develop local expertise in satellite engineering and space technology, supporting industrial diversification and innovation goals aligned with Oman Vision 2040.
Oman’s telecom market saw mobile subscriptions rise 7% in 2025, driven by IoT growth and increasing fibre adoption, while legacy technologies declined as the sector continued shifting toward advanced connectivity services.
Nepal Telecom has launched anniversary promotions featuring discounted SIM cards, data packages and FTTH installation fee waivers to boost customer engagement and encourage increased data and broadband usage.
Morocco’s Government Council is reviewing draft measures to extend telecommunications licences and update public holiday regulations, alongside broader legislative and administrative decisions covering aviation cooperation and public sector governance.
Ooredoo Kuwait Group reported 9% revenue growth in 2025, driven by strong performance across key markets, continued network investment and expansion into advanced technologies including 5G Advanced and AI infrastructure.
UNESCO and Jordan’s Ministry of Education convened a digital transformation workshop in Amman to advance inclusive education reform, focusing on policy alignment, digital infrastructure and data-driven decision-making to support sustainable learning outcomes.