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
Bangladesh’s internet penetration stands at 53 percent, trailing Bhutan and the Maldives while facing gender, rural, and literacy gaps. An ADB report warns of fragmented governance and weak digital identity systems, but highlights mobile finance and “phygital” service centres as bright spots that could anchor a broader digital leap.
Nepal Telecom will roll out 1 Gbps FTTH connectivity in Omsatiya Rural Municipality under a new three-phase agreement. The project will connect municipal offices, health posts, and community schools, advancing Nepal’s goal of nationwide high-speed internet and strengthening digital access in rural areas.
Jordan’s National Council for Future Technology, chaired by Crown Prince Hussein, is positioning technology as a core engine of growth and quality of life. Business leaders say its first-year impact across education, healthcare, and public services signals a strategic shift toward innovation, private-sector leadership, and a sustainable, knowledge-based economy.
Jordan and Saudi Arabia have launched a new business network to institutionalize private-sector collaboration, accelerate deal-making, and expand trade and investment. Backed by chambers, diplomats, and business leaders, the platform introduces structured matchmaking, sector committees, and digital tools to convert opportunities into real projects.
Viridien and SLB will launch the region’s largest multi-client OBN seismic programme offshore Egypt in partnership with EGAS, starting in Q1 2026. The project aims to unlock deeper subsurface insight, attract global explorers, and reinforce Egypt’s role as a regional energy hub.
Egypt’s young innovators are using AI to solve real-world problems and reimagine history, from healthcare robots to hieroglyph-translating apps. Backed by rising investment and government support, AI is becoming central to education, entrepreneurship, and national development, positioning Egypt’s youth at the forefront of technological transformation.
IEGCO unveiled four machines manufactured locally for the first time at Grain Tech Egypt, introducing Egypt’s first domestic solutions for variable data printing on consumer goods. The move supports import substitution, boosts exports to five markets, and targets expansion across Africa.
Starlink is providing free satellite internet across Venezuela until 3 February after major connectivity outages in Caracas linked to power disruptions. The service aims to restore access in a country with a history of internet restrictions and infrastructure gaps, offering continuity during a period of widespread uncertainty.
Egypt’s Tax Authority has launched a mobile app for electronic real estate tax payments and faster clearance certificates, reinforcing its digital transformation drive. Officials outlined broader reforms, simplified regimes for small businesses, and new facilitation measures aimed at improving compliance, efficiency, and investor confidence.
Bahrain is reaffirming its leadership in advancing the Arab digital economy, positioning digital transformation as a driver of regional integration, trade growth, and sustainable development. Through parliamentary engagement, the Kingdom is championing infrastructure, innovation, and policy alignment to help Arab economies adapt to rapid global change.