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
Dialog showcased Sri Lanka’s fastest 5G-ready network at INFOTEL 2025 with interactive demos including smart cities, VR tourism, cloud gaming, and AI-powered creativity. The exhibit highlighted how ultra-fast, low-latency connectivity will enable next-gen services and strengthen Sri Lanka’s digital transformation across industries and public life.
L3Harris and EDGE Group will collaborate on AI-enabled defence solutions, autonomous systems, and regional security programmes under a new MoU. The agreement strengthens EDGE’s product development pipeline, expands L3Harris’ Middle East footprint, and accelerates joint R&D to support the UAE’s growing defence ecosystem.
TDRA hosted the ICT Development Forum 2025, uniting government agencies, telecom operators, and global tech leaders to discuss future telecom trends, innovation, regulation, and digital safety. The event emphasized collaboration, smart technologies, and strengthened cybersecurity as the UAE advances its digital transformation agenda.
South Korea has joined the UAE’s Stargate AI data centre project, agreeing to support computing, energy infrastructure, and AI R&D. With Samsung and SK Hynix supplying chips, the partnership strengthens bilateral AI collaboration and advances the UAE’s goal of hosting the world’s largest AI data centre campus outside the U.S.
Qatar’s AMAN Center has launched Aman Journey, an interactive safety-awareness game for children aged 4–8, developed with MoEHE and Doha Bank. Available on the Qatar Education portal, the game teaches social protection skills through gamified activities and supports national goals for digital innovation and child well-being.
Ooredoo Qatar has launched ‘Office’, a unified bundle offering fiber internet, cloud telephony, IVR, mobile-enabled calling, and scalable add-ons for startups and SMEs. Available at 200 Mbps and 800 Mbps, the fully managed service supports multiple sectors and strengthens Ooredoo’s role in Qatar’s digital business ecosystem.
Kuwait has approved a new Digital Commerce Law that modernizes online business regulation, strengthens consumer protection, and introduces innovations such as digital signatures, online licensing, dispute-resolution committees, and a Regulatory Sandbox. The legislation positions Kuwait as an emerging regional digital hub and supports its long-term digital economy vision.
Kazakhstan has risen 12 spots to 45th place in global mobile internet speed rankings, achieving 94.54 Mbps on average. Astana and Almaty reported speeds above 130 Mbps, though fixed broadband remains weaker. The UAE, Qatar, and Kuwait lead globally, while Bolivia ranks lowest, highlighting stark global connectivity differences.
Zain Kuwait and AOU have signed an MoU to boost youth empowerment, innovation, research, and digital skills. The partnership covers training programs, internships, joint tech projects, CSR initiatives, and recruitment pathways—aligning academic development with Kuwait’s digital economy goals and strengthening national talent development.
Zain Kuwait and the Arab Open University signed an MoU to boost youth skills, innovation, research, and national talent development. The partnership includes training, internships, joint tech projects, CSR initiatives, and recruitment pathways, aligning academia with Kuwait’s digital transformation and future workforce needs.