Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Aramex and Bahrain Post have launched Bahrain’s first national smart parcel box network, introducing 24/7 automated delivery and pickup powered by Aramex technology to enhance efficiency, convenience, and sustainability in e-commerce logistics.
Route Mobile and Kalaam Telecom have partnered to deliver WhatsApp Business API services to enterprises across the GCC, combining CPaaS innovation and regional expertise to power next-generation customer engagement and digital transformation.
Algeria will inaugurate Africa’s largest R&D center to strengthen its innovation ecosystem, drive AI development, and support the country’s knowledge economy through partnerships with global tech leaders and local startups.
e& UAE has partnered with Khalifa University and Zayed University to launch the UAE 6G Innovation Hub and National 5G/6G Testbeds, fostering research, talent, and global standardisation leadership in next-generation connectivity.
Comarch and Systems Limited – Middle East & Africa have signed a strategic partnership to jointly offer AI, data, and digital enterprise solutions across the Middle East, beginning with telecom and enterprise clients.
Presight and Khazna Data Centres have signed an MoU to deploy an AI-powered command and control platform managing 30 data centres across the UAE. The collaboration will create autonomous, energy-efficient facilities and support G42’s global Intelligence Grid expansion.
Google will invest $15 billion to build a gigawatt-scale AI and data centre hub in Visakhapatnam, its largest investment in India to date. The project aligns with the Viksit Bharat 2047 vision, strengthens U.S.–India AI cooperation, and positions Vizag as a major global AI and connectivity hub.
G42 is advancing construction of its 1GW Stargate UAE AI infrastructure cluster, with the first 200MW phase on track for 2026 completion. The project anchors the UAE–U.S. AI Campus and strengthens the country’s position as a global AI infrastructure hub.
Algérie Télécom and the National Organization of Algerian Journalists have signed a partnership offering over 30% discounts on all telecom services for journalists. The initiative reflects the company’s social responsibility and aims to improve the professional and social wellbeing of Algeria’s media community.
du has launched its 5G+ network in the UAE, offering up to double the speed and significantly lower latency through 5G-Advanced technology. The upgrade enhances AI, IoT, and smart city applications, reinforcing the UAE’s position as a global digital innovation hub.