Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Jordan’s int@j, PUM, and JEBA organized a workshop for 22 ICT companies on entering Dutch and European markets, covering regulations, legal compliance, and market entry strategies. The initiative aims to foster sustainable growth and strengthen Jordan-EU economic ties.
Samsung Electronics Levant partners with University of Jordan to modernize tech education, upgrade Samsung Lab, support events, and create on-campus experience centers. Collaboration includes workshops, research, and exclusive product offers to empower students and foster innovation.
Saudi Arabia commits $6.4 billion to Syria’s reconstruction, focusing on infrastructure and telecom sectors, with major Gulf and regional companies involved. The investment supports interim President Sharaa’s government amid post-war rebuilding and eased sanctions.
Pakistan’s IT exports hit $3.8 billion in FY25 (+18%), led by services but needing growth in productization and hardware manufacturing. Experts call for stronger tech diplomacy, industry integration, IPO drives, and policy alignment to sustain growth and build a global tech brand.
Starlink launches satellite internet in Chad, its 24th African market, to improve connectivity in remote regions. The move supports Starlink’s goal to increase Africa’s low internet penetration, though regulatory hurdles persist in countries like South Africa.
Bangladesh’s Telecom and Digital Innovation Fair 2025 showcased 32 projects focused on commercializing creative tech solutions. Top winners included prosthetic EMG hand, e-commerce builder, bamboo telecom towers, and AI systems. Officials stressed innovation’s role in national development and data-driven impact.
Maroc Telecom’s H1 2025 revenue grew 0.9% to MAD 18.04 billion, driven by strong Moov Africa and fixed data growth offsetting domestic mobile declines. The company launched a transformation strategy and remains focused on network investments to support future growth.
Bahrain’s Space Agency and TRA collaborate on satellite frequency registration, submitting the Al Munther file to the ITU and aligning national frequency allocation with global standards to support the kingdom’s growing space sector.
Tech Mahindra unveils TechM Orion, an AI agent platform powered by NVIDIA, offering rapid agent development, governance, and seamless enterprise integration. Featuring 200+ pre-built agents and proprietary AI oversight, it accelerates responsible AI adoption across industries. Commercial launch is slated for Q3 2025.
Orange Jordan sponsored job fairs at University of Jordan and Hashemite University, promoting career opportunities and the Orange Digital Center’s tech training. The initiative supports youth empowerment by bridging education and employment and fostering innovation.