Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Juniper Networks has partnered with Saudi Telecom Company (stc) to enhance 5G services in 75 cities across Saudi Arabia. By leveraging Juniper’s 400G routers, stc has significantly boosted network capacity and efficiency, while reducing power consumption by 43%. This collaboration supports stc’s digital transformation and sustainability goals.
Pakistan recorded 21 internet shutdowns in 2024, the highest-ever annual total, highlighting a disturbing rise in digital censorship. These disruptions have significant economic and social consequences, undermining press freedom, damaging the economy, and restricting access to information. Urgent reforms are needed to protect digital rights and ensure continued growth.
Amazon Web Services (AWS) will invest $8.2 billion in Maharashtra, India, to expand its cloud data storage infrastructure. The investment aligns with India’s growing cloud services market, which is expected to reach $24.2 billion by 2028. AWS aims to enhance local technology deployment and job growth by 2030.
Chairman of the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), Major General Hafeez Ur Rehman, represented Pakistan at the GSMA roundtable on spectrum challenges at the Mobile World Congress 2025 in Barcelona. He emphasized global collaboration for equitable spectrum allocation and advancing telecom infrastructure to bridge digital divides.
Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism has signed an MoU with Amadeus to create an ecosystem for rapid prototyping of travel tech solutions. This collaboration will enhance the city’s tourism capabilities, improve visitor experiences, and drive innovation, supporting Dubai’s D33 Economic Agenda.
AI-powered wearable technology is revolutionizing sports by enhancing performance and preventing injuries. By tracking metrics like heart rate and movement in real time, athletes and teams can receive personalized feedback, optimizing training. While challenges like data overload and privacy remain, machine learning simplifies data for actionable insights in real-time.
du has launched a Travel eSIM to provide seamless, affordable data connectivity for transit travelers at UAE airports. The service allows passengers to easily access data bundles for over 190 countries, ensuring a smooth and convenient travel experience, with instant activation and setup via QR code scanning at the airport.
Aramco Digital has partnered with Recykal to promote a circular economy in Saudi Arabia, using AI-powered waste management solutions to enhance resource efficiency and sustainability. The collaboration supports Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 by focusing on reducing landfill waste, improving waste management, and advancing sustainable practices in various industries.
Morocco is launching the “YouCode Fès” school in the Fès-Meknès region to enhance digital skills in programming and coding. This initiative aligns with Morocco’s Digital Maroc 2030 strategy, aiming to create 270,000 digital jobs by 2030 and boost digital export revenues. The school will improve youth employability in tech.
The prpl Foundation will showcase its open-source platform at MWC 2025, with contributions from members like Bitdefender, SoftAtHome, and Qualcomm Technologies. They will demonstrate advancements in home gateways, IoT security, and edge computing, highlighting how prplOS enhances home connectivity, security, and subscriber experiences.