Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Bahrain’s Minister Dr. Shaikh Abdulla bin Ahmed Al Khalifa underscored Bahrain-UAE strategic digital partnership at Seamless Middle East 2025. He highlighted progress in telecom, IT, and digital transformation and engaged with global leaders to enhance cooperation for sustainable economic growth.
Ncell adopts GSMA’s digital inclusion principles, becoming Nepal’s first mobile operator to commit to accessible mobile technology and services for persons with disabilities. This strengthens existing programs like data discounts, accessible centers, and para-athlete support.
Türk Telekom’s Q1 2025 revenue rose to 45.6 billion TRY, with gross and operating profits increasing significantly. Net profit reached 5.1 billion TRY despite higher finance costs. The company aims to maintain growth through service expansion and customer experience enhancement.
Zain Omantel International ranks highest ASN in the Middle East and breaks into the global top 100 networks, reflecting unmatched interconnection and network reach. The milestone underscores ZOI’s role as a leading international connectivity gateway with extensive global infrastructure spanning 120+ cities.
BOLD Technologies and My Aion partner on AION SENTIA, a $2.5 billion AI-driven cognitive city platform headquartered in Abu Dhabi. The initiative integrates AI and sensor networks across urban sectors to enable smart infrastructure and supports UAE’s digital transformation with local job creation and education programs.
e& UAE launches the region’s first commercial 5G network slicing product, enabling businesses to access tailored virtual networks with guaranteed performance for critical applications. The solution supports industries requiring low latency and IoT capabilities, offering flexible bandwidth packages and dedicated 5G CPE devices.
Imkan partners with Saal.ai to deploy AI and Big Data technologies across its real estate development, enhancing design, operations, and compliance automation. The collaboration supports the UAE’s vision for smart, sustainable communities with IoT-enabled infrastructure and personalized customer experiences.
Space42’s Mira Aerospace opens the MENA region’s first HAPS manufacturing facility in Abu Dhabi, producing over 20 UAVs annually for civil and defense uses. This complements partnerships in UAV testing and satellite co-production with ICEYE, advancing UAE’s leadership in high-altitude platforms and space technologies.
IFC invests in UAE immersive media startup VUZ during a $12 million funding round to accelerate global expansion in AI-driven live streaming and spatial experiences. The move supports IFC’s digital inclusion goals as VUZ targets Saudi Arabia, Africa, US, and Asia markets.
Qualcomm and e& UAE partner to develop 5G edge AI gateways and Snapdragon-powered devices with integrated large language models, advancing digital transformation across UAE’s enterprise, industrial, and government sectors. The collaboration is supported by Qualcomm’s Abu Dhabi Engineering Center and complemented by e& UAE’s deployment of Ericsson’s dual-band Massive MIMO radio and 6G exploration.