Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
UNDP Egypt and GSMA have launched an AI capacity-building programme for policymakers to strengthen governance frameworks, promote responsible AI adoption, and support digital transformation through regional collaboration and practical policy tools aligned with global best practices.
Bangladesh’s Chattogram Port has launched the CPA SKY single window platform to digitise port and trade services, enabling paperless operations, real-time vessel tracking, and faster export-import processes while improving transparency and operational efficiency.
Bahrain’s Survey and Land Registration Bureau introduced its Geospatial Data Platform through a workshop aimed at enabling data-driven government decision-making, improving geospatial data exchange, and supporting digital transformation and sustainable development initiatives across national sectors.
WhatsApp has introduced native voice and video calling to its web platform, enabling browser-based calls with screen sharing, encrypted communication, and floating call windows, making WhatsApp Web a more complete communication tool for users working entirely within desktop browsers.
Bahrain and Capital A Berhad have announced a strategic aviation partnership positioning Bahrain as a regional hub linking Asia and Europe, expanding air connectivity, supporting logistics and maintenance infrastructure development, and advancing the Kingdom’s ambition to become an integrated aviation and transport center.
Opensignal’s latest report shows Pakistan’s mobile operators competing across different strengths, with Zong leading in speed and reliability, Jazz dominating coverage and 4G availability, Ufone excelling in gaming experience, and Telenor trailing as the market undergoes consolidation and rising data demand.
e& Carrier & Wholesale and TNS Global have launched the South Route, a new terrestrial connectivity corridor linking Central Asia and the UAE to improve resilience, reduce latency, and support hyperscale, cloud, and carrier demand while strengthening regional digital infrastructure and cross-continental connectivity.
stc has secured an $800 million Silklink project in Syria to deploy a nationwide fibre-optic network, data centres, and subsea cable landing stations, strengthening regional connectivity and supporting digital transformation through improved infrastructure, higher data capacity, and expanded cloud and IoT capabilities.
Vodafone Egypt has acquired additional spectrum in the 1,800MHz band and renewed its 2,600MHz holdings to boost 4G capacity, improve network performance, and support rising demand for mobile data and digital services across Egypt’s growing telecom market.
OpenAI and G42 are developing a UAE-specific version of ChatGPT designed for government use, reflecting a growing shift toward localized AI systems and sovereign AI infrastructure as countries seek greater control over data, language models, and digital transformation initiatives.