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
Jordan delivered new entrepreneurship programs, regulatory reforms, and cybersecurity initiatives in October, while boosting international digital cooperation and improving postal and financial services — reinforcing the kingdom’s momentum in digital economy development.
Jordan has accelerated progress in digital transformation with 14 projects completed in October focused on startup support, mobile number portability, cybersecurity awareness, global collaboration, and modern postal services — strengthening the country’s digital economy and service quality nationwide.
Cairo ICT 2025 highlights Egypt’s strengthening digital economy through nationwide digital services, local tech manufacturing, youth skilling programs, and major infrastructure upgrades. The government positions ICT as a key growth engine, accelerating AI-driven transformation and reinforcing Egypt’s standing in global digital readiness rankings.
Egypt Post has unveiled Egypt’s first mobile-based investment platform, enabling simple access to diversified funds and supporting financial inclusion. “Felousy” strengthens Egypt Post’s role in digital transformation while new services such as Easy Pay upgrades and smart parcel lockers expand convenience and modernized service delivery nationwide.
Pakistan has accelerated its digital reform agenda, aiming for nationwide 100 Mbps speeds, major fibre expansion, and leadership in AI and cloud services. The country is pushing digital inclusion, women’s participation, and strong governance reforms, while calling for more investment to ensure universal and affordable connectivity.
Grameenphone and Banglalink accuse Robi of keeping Airtel operational as a distinct brand despite merger conditions requiring full integration. They claim this creates competitive imbalance and confuses users, while Robi argues sub-brand strategies are legally permitted and common globally.
Iran’s participation in WTDC-25 supports its goal of expanding international cooperation in telecom and digital innovation. The conference provides a platform to shape global ICT policy while advancing collaboration in cybersecurity, AI, IoT, and digital development across the region.
Infosys’ AI-First GCC Model helps enterprises transform their capability centers into scalable AI innovation hubs. Combining platform expertise, talent development, and lifecycle management, the new model enables faster digital transformation while enhancing operational efficiency and competitiveness across industries.
Oman’s new MOFN service with Ciena boosts data speeds up to 1.6 Tbps per wavelength, enhancing regional connectivity for AI and cloud infrastructure. The end-to-end managed service strengthens Oman’s status as a strategic digital hub linking Asia, Africa, Australia, and Europe, while delivering secure, scalable bandwidth for hyperscalers and enterprise expansion.
Tech Mahindra is reinforcing the GCC as a core engine of its global expansion by aligning closely with the region’s AI-driven smart infrastructure and sustainability goals. With a newly refreshed brand identity and deep investments in local talent and co-innovation, the company aims to shape the next wave of responsible digital transformation across the Middle East and beyond.