Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Pakistan has finalised its Mobile and Electronic Devices Manufacturing Policy 2026–33 ahead of the March 10 5G spectrum auction. The plan includes export incentives, lower duties on parts and higher duties on imports to boost local smartphone production and support the transition to 5G-ready devices.
Suse has acquired Ohio-based Losant to expand its Edge portfolio into full-stack Industrial IoT capabilities. The deal strengthens Suse’s Tiny Edge strategy, integrating AI, device orchestration and open process automation to enable real-time industrial insights and hybrid AI execution at scale.
Abu Dhabi, through G42 and Cerebras, will deploy an 8 exaflop AI supercomputer in India under the India AI Mission. Hosted domestically with full data sovereignty, the system will expand national AI compute capacity, support large-scale model training and democratise access for research, startups and government.
Dell and Ooredoo signed an MoU to deliver AI-as-a-Service via Ooredoo’s Sovereign AI Cloud, powered by Dell infrastructure. The partnership will provide secure, locally governed AI capabilities to enterprises and government entities in Qatar, supporting digital transformation and sovereign AI ambitions.
Zain Group reported strong 2025 results with revenue of $7.44bn up 14%, net income doubling to $777m, EBITDA margin 34%. Customer base reached 50.9m. Data, enterprise, fintech and new verticals drove growth, supported by $1.5bn capex and 5G expansion across key markets. Eight markets delivered improved operational performance and profitability.
Abu Dhabi will deploy an 8 exaflop AI supercomputer in India, boosting sovereign computing capacity under the India AI Mission. The system will operate under Indian governance with data retained domestically, strengthening national AI development and reducing reliance on foreign infrastructure.
Saudi Arabia is embedding AI across its national curriculum to equip over 6 million students with digital skills by 2025. Through coordinated government initiatives and private-sector partnerships, the Kingdom aims to strengthen workforce readiness and position itself as a regional leader in AI-enabled education.
Ericsson and specialized by stc have signed an MoU to advance mission-critical communications in Saudi Arabia. The collaboration will focus on secure, AI-enabled connectivity, IoT integration and real-time communication tools to strengthen public safety and support Vision 2030 digital transformation goals.
MCIT enabled 30 digital solutions and 94 matchmaking sessions in 2025 under the SMEs Go Digital Program, advancing digital transformation across Qatar’s SME sector. The initiative supports cloud adoption, e-commerce, cybersecurity, and operational efficiency to strengthen economic diversification and competitiveness.
PTCL Flash Fiber has won Ookla’s Best Fixed Network award for 2025 and Best ISP Gaming Experience for H2 2025 in Pakistan. The recognition reflects strong performance in speed, latency, and network stability as PTCL continues expanding its fibre infrastructure nationwide.