Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Oman’s local content policy is boosting national self-reliance by linking 300 companies to 5,000 products via Rabt, creating jobs, reducing imports, and driving industrial diversification across key sectors.
Tanzania’s telecom sector has reached 92.7 million subscriptions and 79% internet penetration, fueled by rising smartphone use, 5G expansion, and strong regulatory support for financial inclusion and rural connectivity.
Space42’s shipment of three UAE-integrated SAR satellites marks a historic step in the nation’s space manufacturing capability, advancing sovereign innovation, Earth Observation, and AI-driven geospatial intelligence.
du’s new 5G+ network promises double the current speeds, enabling smart city growth, startup innovation, and advanced AI-driven experiences across the UAE, aligning with national sustainability and digital transformation goals.
Sysco LABS’ inaugural dialogues united government, academia, and industry leaders to advance Sri Lanka’s digital economy, emphasizing public–private collaboration as the foundation for a globally competitive ICT sector.
Kyndryl and Auj have partnered to accelerate digital transformation in Saudi Arabia’s aviation sector, combining IT innovation with aviation strategy to advance Vision 2030 and build a smarter, sustainable air transport ecosystem.
Saudi Arabia is driving its industrial transformation under Vision 2030 through AI, IoT, and automation, targeting 4,000 smart factories and a 6.5% production growth. The upcoming Industrial Transformation Saudi Arabia 2025 will highlight the Kingdom’s Industry 4.0 ambitions.
CRA and RIPE NCC jointly organized a three-day IPv6 training in Doha to strengthen Qatar’s Internet infrastructure, enhance national capacity, and align with Vision 2030 and global digital transformation goals.
Pakistan’s Institute of Space Technology has launched World Space Week 2025 under the theme “Living in Space,” engaging 2,000+ students nationwide in 50+ space-themed competitions and reaffirming Pakistan’s commitment to science, education, and innovation.
Amazon will roll out its Project Kuiper satellite broadband service in Pakistan by 2026, deploying LEO satellites to deliver high-speed internet to remote areas. The initiative aligns with Pakistan’s Digital Nation vision and expands global participation in its growing telecom sector.