Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
China Mobile Communications Corporation (CMCC) visited Pakistan’s Ministry of IT, discussing digital cooperation under CPEC. Key topics included AI-enabled data centers, 5G development, regional connectivity, and collaboration with Chinese digital platforms. These efforts align with Pakistan’s Digital Vision, aiming for higher internet speeds, broadband access, and smartphone penetration.
Morocco has launched a $19.4 million initiative to digitize over 38 million civil records across the country. The project aims to modernize public administration, improve service quality, and create a centralized, secure database accessible to all citizens. It will be carried out in two phases, prioritizing birth and death records.
Morocco’s Ministry of Industry and Commerce has launched an initiative to support industrial and technological clusters for 2025, offering government-backed funding. This program is aimed at enhancing collaboration among companies, startups, research centers, and educational institutions. The initiative seeks to foster innovation and economic growth in Morocco’s industrial and tech sectors.
Huawei’s Digital Morocco Summit in Marrakech brought together over 200 leaders to discuss AI and digital transformation under the theme “Amplify Intelligence: Shaping the Future with Digital Morocco 2030.” The summit featured key speakers from government, industry, and academia, addressing AI’s impact on various sectors in Morocco’s digital future.
Maroc Telecom reported a 5.9% profit drop in Q1, driven by declining revenue in Morocco, while its African subsidiaries saw growth. The company also announced a partnership with Inwi to roll out a 5G network in Morocco with a joint investment of 4.4 billion dirhams over three years.
Morocco will launch 5G mobile technology in November, ahead of the African Cup of Nations. The government aims to provide 5G access to 25% of the population by 2025, expanding to 70% by 2030. The deployment will prioritize urban centers, economic zones, and industries, enhancing connectivity across key sectors.
Maroc Telecom has partnered with Visa to enhance digital payments and financial inclusion in Morocco and across Africa. The collaboration integrates Visa services with MT Cash, Maroc Telecom’s mobile money solution, aiming to expand digital financial services and support Africa’s digital transformation.
Lebanon’s high-level roundtable on digital learning, organized by UNESCO, MEHE, and CRDP, aimed to enhance digital education in the country. Key discussions focused on blended learning during COVID-19 and the development of a National Digital Learning Strategy. The initiative aims to improve Lebanon’s education system with a focus on innovation and inclusivity.
LEAN has partnered with Lenovo to build a cutting-edge cloud infrastructure in Kuwait, enabling local businesses to benefit from reliable, locally hosted cloud services. The integration of Lenovo’s ThinkSystem servers and VMware solutions has led to zero downtime, cost savings, and SLA-backed performance guarantees for LEAN’s clients.
The Global Data & AI Virtual Tech Conference 2025, organized by Jordan’s Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship, focuses on advancing AI in education, public services, and institutional innovation. The event highlights Jordan’s commitment to digital transformation, backed by strategic policies and projects to foster a robust digital economy and efficient governance.