Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
The Applied Science Private University hosted a dialogue seminar examining Jordan’s political modernization in light of the Royal Throne Speech. MPs, academics, and students discussed parliamentary reform, youth participation, women’s representation, and the role of dialogue and legislation in advancing comprehensive national modernization.
NATO’s Allied Joint Force Command Naples has delivered a week-long logistics operational planning course in Amman for Jordanian Armed Forces officers. The training strengthened interoperability, shared NATO best practices, and enhanced Jordan’s capacity to operate effectively in joint and multinational military environments.
The Arab Women Organization has convened a regional workshop in Tripoli to examine the impact of wars and armed conflicts on women and girls in the Arab world. With participation from ten countries, the initiative aims to strengthen regional cooperation and translate policy discussions into practical programmes that protect and empower women affected by conflict.
Nawah Scientific has raised $23 million in Series A funding to expand its cloud lab platform and global footprint. The investment will fund a new R&D centre in Rwanda, expanded lab capacity in Egypt and Saudi Arabia, and entry into North Africa and Europe, supporting Nawah’s growth as a global deeptech and life sciences player.
TECOM Group has launched Phase 4 of Innovation Hub in Dubai Internet City, investing AED615 million to add 263,000 sq.ft. of Grade-A office space by 2028. The expansion follows full leasing in earlier phases and supports Dubai’s digital economy growth under national strategies like D33 and the UAE Digital Economy Strategy.
Egypt has launched “Property Egypt,” a unified digital platform enabling foreign buyers and Egyptians abroad to purchase real estate securely. Linked to the national property registry, the platform aims to boost foreign currency inflows, prevent fraud, regulate property exports, and expand listings nationwide in future phases.
Fitch Ratings has upgraded Omantel’s Long-Term Issuer Default Rating to ‘BBB-’ with a Stable Outlook, citing strong financial fundamentals, market leadership, and strategic importance to Oman’s economy. The upgrade aligns Omantel with investment-grade peers and highlights its central role in national digital infrastructure and regional connectivity.
Robi Axiata has urged caution over Bangladesh’s planned pre-election 700MHz spectrum auction, citing political uncertainty and regulatory inconsistency. The operator warned that major investment decisions require stability, noting policy changes, spending pressures, and foreign ownership limits as key factors affecting investor confidence.
The proposed Bangladesh Telecommunication (Amendment) Ordinance 2025 significantly expands state control over digital platforms, weakens regulatory independence, and broadens surveillance powers. Rights groups warn it threatens privacy, freedom of expression, and due process, urging alignment with international human rights standards and inclusive public consultation.
Saudi Telecom Company, through Center3, has signed an MoU with PIF-backed Humain to form a joint venture developing AI-focused data centers in Saudi Arabia. The partnership targets 1GW of capacity, starting with 250MW, supporting the Kingdom’s ambition to become a global hub for AI infrastructure.