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
Morocco has unveiled a USD 140 million funding package under its Digital 2030 strategy to accelerate startup growth. The initiative supports venture building, venture capital, and Technopark expansion, with targets to create 1,000 startups by 2026 and strengthen inclusive digital innovation nationwide.
Algeria plans to lay the foundation for a new submarine cable to strengthen international connectivity and improve internet speeds. The project complements expanding fibre optic coverage, now nearing three million subscribers, and aligns with national efforts to enhance digital infrastructure and data sovereignty.
INWI has landed the MEDUSA submarine cable in Nador, securing a high-capacity link to Marseille that boosts Morocco’s international connectivity. The project enhances network resilience, supports the country’s Digital 2030 strategy, and reinforces Morocco’s ambitions to become a regional digital hub.
e& delivered strong first-half 2025 results with double-digit revenue growth, rising profitability, and expanding subscribers. The Group strengthened its leadership in AI, 5G, and digital services, advanced national digital infrastructure, and scaled fintech, media, enterprise, and lifestyle platforms across the UAE and beyond.
The 4th African Startup Conference in Algiers has brought together tens of thousands of participants, policymakers, investors, and entrepreneurs to strengthen Africa’s innovation ecosystem. With Rwanda as guest of honour, the event highlights startup growth, technology, and intra-African collaboration as drivers of economic sovereignty.
Movandi has been selected under Saudi Arabia’s NTDP Relocate initiative, marking its expansion into the Kingdom. The company will establish a Riyadh hub and integrate its advanced wireless and semiconductor technologies into national digital infrastructure efforts supporting connectivity, AI readiness, and Vision 2030 priorities.
e& delivered strong first-half 2025 results, driven by revenue growth, expanding subscriber numbers, and large-scale investments in AI, 5G, and digital services. The Group advanced national digital infrastructure, strengthened enterprise and consumer offerings, and reinforced global leadership in connectivity, fintech, media, and customer experience.
Satellite and mobile connectivity played a critical role in recent emergency responses in Sri Lanka and along the Thai–Cambodia border. Eutelsat and Bharti Airtel supported flood relief through LEO satellite services, while Thailand’s True Corporation maintained communications, supported evacuees, and restored network services amid border tensions.
The five-year agreement between Ericsson and stc Group reinforces their long-standing partnership and supports Saudi Arabia’s push for advanced digital infrastructure. By accelerating 5G and cloud-native network deployment, the collaboration aims to enhance network performance, enable new consumer and enterprise services, and strengthen digital inclusion across the Kingdom.
The partnership between Space42 and Telkomsat signals Indonesia’s growing interest in direct-to-device satellite connectivity, combining UAE-led satellite innovation with local telecom expertise. By leveraging the Equatys joint venture, both companies aim to strengthen non-terrestrial networks, improve coverage in remote areas, and support national connectivity resilience amid rising global competition in D2D satellite services.