Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Bundesliga has signed a three-year broadcast deal with Saudi-owned MBC Group, making it the official media partner across MENA. All games will stream on Shahid, with weekly matches airing on MBC Action and MBC1. The agreement also includes joint marketing to expand Bundesliga’s regional reach.
Algeria has launched its eTrade Readiness Assessment (eT Ready) with UNCTAD to accelerate MSME participation in digital trade. The roadmap addresses barriers in logistics and cross-border commerce, aligning with AfCFTA ambitions and Algeria’s diversification agenda. It will also feed into discussions at UNCTAD16 and the 2025 Intra-African Trade Fair in Algiers.
Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison, in collaboration with Cisco, has launched Indonesia’s first Sovereign SOC, introducing Splunk-based AI-powered threat detection under national jurisdiction. The initiative will protect critical infrastructure, train one million Indonesians by 2030, and provide affordable security services to over 10,000 SMEs, strengthening digital sovereignty and resilience.
Gentari and Gamuda have partnered to develop 1.5GW of solar and battery storage capacity under Malaysia’s CRESS framework, targeting hyperscale data centres’ rising energy demand. The project supports Malaysia’s goal of reaching 40% renewable capacity by 2035 and strengthens the country’s position as a sustainable digital infrastructure hub.
Epicor and Nucleus Research’s 2025 Agility Index reveals AI is now central to supply chain strategy, with 56% of businesses reporting high readiness and over 90% investing in AI-specific roles. Companies expect ROI within 6–18 months as AI shifts agility from reactive response to a strategic competitive advantage.
Condor, part of EDGE Group, signed an MoU with Hungary’s 4iG S&D to explore establishing a regional hub for non-lethal defence solutions. The collaboration will focus on technology transfer, production, training, and joint research, strengthening European security capabilities and advancing NATO-aligned defence modernization efforts.
HPE, in collaboration with AMD and alfanar, has expanded its ‘Saudi Made’ server lineup with the launch of ProLiant DL365 and DL385 Gen11 servers in Riyadh. The new AMD EPYC-powered models support Vision 2030, delivering high performance, scalability, energy efficiency, and security while fostering female workforce training and innovation.
Bahrain’s TRA concluded its sponsorship of Youth City 2030, supporting training programs that enhanced young Bahrainis’ digital and creative skills. The initiative reflects TRA’s commitment to youth empowerment, digital transformation, and preparing the next generation to play a leading role in the Kingdom’s digital economy.
ZainTECH has launched AI SecOps, an AI-powered managed security service delivering always-on protection across cloud and hybrid environments in the MENA region. Backed by regional SOCs and a SaaS-based model, the solution enhances compliance, reduces complexity, and enables enterprises of all sizes to deploy advanced cybersecurity in just 10 days.
Saudi Arabia’s CST has issued guidelines for organizations to adopt the (.sa) national domain, offering technical instructions for websites, email, and other services. The move aims to boost digital identity, strengthen service reliability, and encourage reliance on national digital resources as part of the Kingdom’s transformation strategy.