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
Algeria has launched its third Earth observation satellite, Alsat-3A, enhancing national mapping and resource management, while Senegal plans a second satellite in 2026. Together, the moves highlight Africa’s accelerating space ambitions, with over 21 countries now running space programmes and more than 120 satellites in development.
EBRD has approved up to €190 million in development-linked financing for Tunisie Telecom to accelerate 5G rollout, expand fibre connectivity to 200,000 homes, modernise core networks, and connect to the Medusa submarine cable. The package includes EU grants and marks Tunisia’s first non-sovereign public-sector financing since 2012.
stc Bahrain has partnered with CFI to deliver secure, resilient ICT infrastructure for financial operations. The agreement introduces high-availability networks, next-generation security, and smart resilience systems, strengthening regulatory compliance, service continuity, and data protection while supporting Bahrain’s Economic Vision 2030 and ambitions as a regional financial hub.
e& and IBM have unveiled an enterprise-grade agentic AI platform embedded into governance and compliance workflows. Built on watsonx Orchestrate and OpenPages, the solution enables reasoning, action, and traceability under enterprise controls, positioning e& among the region’s earliest adopters of trusted, governed agentic AI.
Saudi Arabia is launching SUSTAIN, an AI-powered national platform to connect government, business, investors, academia, and civil society. Developed with the World Economic Forum and Bain & Company, it aims to streamline partnerships, reduce fragmentation, and accelerate sustainable development, economic diversification, and long-term growth initiatives across the kingdom.
Dubai, UAE – 16 January 2026: Hytera Communications, a leading global provider of critical communications technologies and solutions, has further…
AMLD Africa recently launched ‘Node by AMLD’, a new initiative establishing student-led AI clubs across African universities JOHANNESBURG, South Africa,…
Cairo, January 2026: AXA Egypt has announced the consolidation of its operations under a unified governance model — ONE AXA….
Dubai, UAE: The UAE Polo Federation Cup Final will take place on January 17th at the Dubai Polo & Equestrian…
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – (BUSINESS WIRE/AETOSWire): On November 30, 2025, Hongqi Golden Sunflower’s Guoya made its overseas debut at…