Tuesday, 9 June 2026

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

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Edotco Bangladesh and Summit sign five-year agreement to accelerate integrated tower rollouts

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Edotco Bangladesh and Summit Communications have renewed a five-year space and power lease agreement to jointly accelerate tower rollout across the country. The partnership enables closer coordination on site development, colocation, and transmission planning, improving readiness for 4G and 5G networks. By integrating towers with Summit’s fibre backbone, the collaboration strengthens rural and urban connectivity and supports Bangladesh’s long-term digital growth.

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Thales and UAE Cyber Security Council partner to build national Cyber Centre of Excellence

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Thales and the UAE Cyber Security Council have signed an MoU to establish a Cyber Centre of Excellence that will bolster national cyber capabilities—starting with space cybersecurity. The partnership includes launching a Space META-SOC, a Cyber Evaluation Lab, and a Crypto Lab focused on PQC and QKD. The initiative supports UAE’s goals in cyber resilience, talent development, and technological sovereignty, with future expansion planned across additional strategic sectors.

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Finvasia joins UAE’s NextGen FDI initiative, to establish regional HQs for five global tech brands

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Finvasia Group has joined the UAE’s NextGen FDI initiative and will establish regional headquarters for five of its major brands—including ZuluTrade, Blockmaze, CapitalWallet, OneVault and Jumpp. The move aligns with the UAE’s broader strategy to attract high-tech global companies, deepen its fintech and blockchain ecosystem, and build a diversified, innovation-driven digital economy. Supported by advanced licensing, digital infrastructure, and forward-looking policies, the UAE continues to position itself as a global hub for next-generation technologies.

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Tawazun, EDGE, Lockheed Martin and Khalifa University sign LOI to build national chiplet-based microelectronics ecosystem in Abu Dhabi

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The UAE has taken a major step toward sovereign semiconductor capability through an LOI signed by Tawazun, EDGE, Khalifa University and Lockheed Martin to develop a national chiplet-based microelectronics ecosystem in Abu Dhabi. The initiative includes a 16-month semiconductor training programme with ASU, a new national research centre, and collaboration on mission-critical electronics for aerospace and defence. It reinforces UAE–US tech cooperation and supports long-term goals in innovation, localisation and advanced industrial capacity.

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Bangladesh regulator finds major gaps between operators’ 4G coverage claims and real-world network performance

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A BTRC inspection has exposed serious gaps in Bangladesh’s 4G network performance despite operators’ claims of 98–99 percent population coverage. Inspectors found no-coverage zones, weak signals, call drops, indoor connectivity issues, and faulty billing processes across multiple districts. The regulator has recommended adding more BTS sites, enforcing stricter rollout benchmarks, and improving monitoring and customer grievance mechanisms to restore service quality and reliability.

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du earns Dubai Chamber’s ESG Label for the second year, reinforcing its sustainability leadership

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du has secured the Dubai Chamber ESG Label for the second year, acknowledging its ongoing progress in sustainability and responsible business practices. The recognition underscores the company’s advancements in Net Zero commitments, AI-enabled energy efficiency, solar-powered sites, sustainable procurement, and community empowerment. With robust governance and strong environmental stewardship, du continues to lead the UAE toward a sustainable and inclusive digital future.

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Tunisia unveils National Charter to strengthen child protection in the digital space

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Tunisia has introduced a National Charter to protect children online through a coordinated, multi-stakeholder approach involving government ministries, telecom operators, ISPs, and public media. The initiative focuses on enhancing family awareness, reinforcing parental supervision, promoting digital literacy, and addressing emerging risks linked to AI and internet expansion. The charter aims to strengthen digital safety, support national sovereignty, and empower families to create a secure environment for children’s online activities.

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First.tech and ELM sign MoU to advance cross-border digital interoperability between the UAE and Saudi Arabia

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First.tech and ELM have signed an MoU to drive digital interoperability between the UAE and Saudi Arabia, focusing on secure data exchange, joint insurtech and govtech initiatives, and integrated public–private sector services. The partnership aims to streamline cross-border processes, improve access to digital services, support national transformation agendas, and enhance regional cooperation in the digital economy.

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Naver accelerates AI and digital infrastructure expansion in Saudi Arabia

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Naver is intensifying its expansion in Saudi Arabia, broadening its scope from smart city platforms to digital finance and AI infrastructure. Chairman Lee Hae-jin met with Saudi officials to discuss partnerships in stablecoins, tokenized real estate, AI-driven urban planning, and data centers. Parallel moves—such as the proposed Naver Financial–Dunamu stock swap and new joint ventures—position Naver as a deeper technology partner in the Kingdom’s digital transformation and broader regional AI initiatives, including potential collaboration with the UAE’s Stargate project.

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Microsoft, PIF and SITE sign MoU to explore launching sovereign-cloud services in Saudi Arabia

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Microsoft, PIF, and SITE have entered into a non-binding MoU to evaluate the introduction of Microsoft’s sovereign-cloud services in Saudi Arabia. The partnership aims to reinforce national data protection, support digital transformation, and enhance the Kingdom’s access to cutting-edge cloud and AI technologies. It also includes potential cooperation in research, innovation, and skills development, aligning with Saudi Arabia’s broader ICT and economic diversification goals.

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