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
Pakistan’s local mobile phone manufacturing fell in 2025 due to weak demand and longer replacement cycles, with output down 4 percent year-on-year. Despite the slowdown, locally assembled devices still met 93 percent of domestic demand. Analysts expect a recovery driven by currency stability, easing inflation, and improving consumer confidence.
Zarea has signed a $2m MoU with China’s Wang Chuang Xi Jun Chang Agri to introduce modern seed technologies, agronomic services, and scalable production systems in Pakistan. The partnership targets productivity, supply-chain efficiency, and export linkages, accelerating the modernisation of Pakistan’s agri-value chain.
Zarea has signed a $2m MoU with China’s Wang Chuang Xi Jun Chang Agri to introduce modern seed technologies, agronomic services, and scalable production systems in Pakistan. The partnership targets productivity, supply-chain efficiency, and export linkages, accelerating the modernisation of Pakistan’s agri-value chain.agritech, pakistan, china
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agritech, pakistan, china
USF and Jazz have launched Rs. 1.16 billion broadband projects across nine districts in Punjab and KP, targeting 533,000 rural residents. The initiative strengthens Pakistan’s Digital Nation agenda, accelerates inclusion, and expands high-speed connectivity through public-private collaboration.
Oman is accelerating its shift toward a cashless economy under Vision 2040, with new government systems and fintech innovation driving inclusion. The launch of GMEC’s Global Pay app enables secure, bank-free digital payments, supporting national digital growth and expanding access for both citizens and expatriates.
Ooredoo-backed Syntys has acquired Q Data’s hyperscale data centres in Qatar, adding two Tier III facilities and lifting live capacity to 26MW. The move strengthens Qatar’s sovereign cloud ambitions, addresses regional hyperscale demand, and reinforces Syntys’ position as a carrier-neutral platform for global cloud and AI providers.
Nigeria’s telecom regulator says users will feel the impact of new 6GHz and 60GHz spectrum bands before year-end. The move will boost capacity, reduce congestion, improve speeds, and enable innovation across sectors, supporting broadband growth, digital inclusion, and Nigeria’s ambition to build a trillion-dollar digital economy.
MTN South Sudan has launched 4G+ coverage in Wun Kuel, bringing faster and more reliable internet to an underserved area in Warrap State. The expansion supports education, commerce, and digital inclusion, reinforcing MTN’s commitment to bridging the digital divide and extending high-quality connectivity nationwide.
DEWA has upgraded its water network operations with a patented smart platform enabling 24/7 remote monitoring and control. Built on open-source technology, the system improves data exchange, speeds decision-making, enhances resilience, and supports Dubai’s digital transformation and future-ready infrastructure goals.
G42 has launched Digital Embassies and Greenshield, enabling governments to deploy AI immediately while retaining full sovereign control over data and systems across borders. The model makes jurisdiction portable, aligning law and infrastructure, reducing dependence on physical location, and accelerating national AI strategies without waiting for domestic cloud buildouts.