Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Saudi Aramco and stc invest in US NaaS startup Graphiant, supporting its cloud-native enterprise networking platform. The deal reflects Middle Eastern giants’ push into advanced digital infrastructure and positions Graphiant to expand globally with strategic regional partnerships.
PPRA has trained over 10,000 professionals in e-procurement as part of Digital Pakistan, launching a new diploma program with NUST. The initiative enhances transparency and efficiency in public procurement, supported by widespread use of the e-PADS system and thousands of registered suppliers.
Mobile phone imports in Pakistan declined 14.21% during July-April 2025 to $1.254 billion. April imports fell 22.47% year-on-year. Meanwhile, overall exports grew 6.40%, and total imports increased 7.55%, reflecting broad economic demand despite the mobile sector slowdown.
Pakistan’s 5G auction is delayed by at least four months due to regulatory uncertainty over the Telenor-PTCL merger. The lack of clear policy directives and geopolitical tensions hinder progress, threatening the nation’s digital infrastructure ambitions and postponing the planned 5G launch originally scheduled for June 2025.
Ncell is the first Nepali operator to adopt GSMA’s Principles for Digital Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities, pledging equitable access, inclusive services, and community engagement. The commitment complements existing initiatives such as data discounts and accessible infrastructure to empower disabled users in Nepal.
Nepal Telecom’s net profit declined 48.6% to Rs 2.84 billion in the first nine months of FY 2024/25 due to a 46% drop in interest income. Customer service revenue remained steady, but overall total revenue fell. EPS dropped to Rs 21.05 from Rs 41.
Nindohost, Morocco’s leading web hosting provider, is expanding into 13 African countries to offer cloud and cybersecurity solutions tailored to local markets. The move supports Africa’s digital transformation with multilingual support, flexible payments, and partnerships fostering local innovation and digital sovereignty.
Maroc Telecom proposes replacing its dual-board governance structure with a unified board of directors led by a president-director general. The June 18 shareholders meeting will decide on this shift, aimed at consolidating decision-making and management authority.
TCS has partnered with Jazeera Airways to lead its digital transformation, upgrading its digital platforms and AI chatbot. The initiative aims to triple passenger capacity and boost digital revenue by 2029 while enhancing customer experience and operational excellence across Jazeera’s expanding global network.
Jordanian banks hired 2,613 new employees in 2024, half recent graduates, but face a skills mismatch amid digital transformation. The ABJ calls for education reforms and stronger academia-industry partnerships to equip graduates with skills in AI, cybersecurity, and fintech to meet evolving banking demands.