Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
HUTCH Sri Lanka has launched sustainable Signature retail outlets powered by renewable energy and circular economy principles, combining customer service with environmental education. The initiative aims to set a new benchmark for sustainable telecom retail while supporting long-term environmental and customer experience goals.
Ooredoo plans to spin off its international subsea cable and connectivity assets into a new entity, Ooredoo Fibre Networks, to expand investment in global data infrastructure. The move aims to capture growing demand for high-capacity connectivity driven by AI, cloud services, and hyperscale data traffic.
MBRSC and the Sharjah Digital Department have signed an MoU to collaborate on GIS development, including a dedicated dashboard and specialised training programmes. The partnership aims to enhance geospatial data utilisation and support data-driven decision-making across government services in the UAE.
Ankabut, the UAE’s education cloud and network service provider, has signed a memorandum of understanding with Dell Technologies to support technological innovation across the country’s education sector. The collaboration aims to strengthen digital learning environments by enabling academic institutions to access advanced computing capabilities for research and education.
Tunisia is launching 192 digital projects to modernize public administration and fully digitalize state services from 2026, focusing on online services, electronic payments, and institutional interoperability. The initiative aims to improve efficiency, transparency, and investment attractiveness while supporting broader digital transformation goals.
Tunisia is launching 192 digital projects to modernize public administration and fully digitalize state services from 2026, focusing on online services, electronic payments, and institutional interoperability. The initiative aims to improve efficiency, transparency, and investment attractiveness while supporting broader digital transformation goals.
Red Sea Global has unveiled ADRENA, a sustainable adventure and entertainment district featuring more than 20 attractions, including Saudi Arabia’s largest saltwater surf pool. The project combines advanced aquatic engineering with closed-loop water systems to support regenerative tourism and expand the Kingdom’s leisure and tourism offerings.
Saudi cybersecurity startup Solidrange has raised $2.4 million in seed funding to expand its AI-powered governance, risk, and compliance solutions and cybersecurity awareness platforms. The investment will support regional growth and product development as demand rises for locally built, regulation-ready cybersecurity technologies.
Qatar is advancing its sovereign cloud strategy to strengthen data protection, digital trust, and national autonomy by combining local governance with global cloud innovation. The initiative supports AI-ready infrastructure, regulatory compliance, and talent development aligned with the country’s broader digital transformation and economic diversification goals.
Pakistan’s IT minister has welcomed the partnership between Fasset and Habib Rafiq Limited, highlighting its potential to expand financial inclusion, enable asset tokenisation, and attract global investment into Pakistan’s digital economy while supporting freelancers and fintech innovation.