Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
SITE awarded €140 million contracts for telecom, power, and cybersecurity integration on Morocco’s Kénitra–Marrakech high-speed rail. The project aligns with Morocco’s national rail expansion and infrastructure readiness for the 2030 FIFA World Cup.
Ooredoo Kuwait ranks among MENA’s top five inspiring workplaces in 2025, recognized for its employee-centric culture fostering well-being, empowerment, and innovation. The company plans new leadership and wellness initiatives to sustain its commitment to workplace excellence.
Nova raises $3.65 million to expand its AI-driven professional network and SaaS recruiting platform, focusing on Europe and the Middle East. The funding bolsters its mission to offer a vetted, high-quality LinkedIn alternative improving talent matching and recruitment processes.
African startups raised $254 million in May 2025, with Egypt leading the continent in funding share. Significant deals and exits highlight growing investor confidence and a vibrant tech ecosystem across Africa.
Ericsson emphasizes Egypt’s progress in 5G rollout while urging faster spectrum allocation and SME adoption. With robust infrastructure and innovative models, Egypt is poised to become a regional 5G innovation hub aligned with Vision 2030 goals.
Jumia partners with Diar Dzair to offer Buy Now, Pay Later services in Algeria, enhancing e-commerce accessibility and fostering digital financial inclusion in a cash-heavy market.
Es’hailSat adds Algeria’s El Ikhbariya TV and five radio channels to its Es’hail-2 satellite lineup, expanding MENA region coverage. The partnership strengthens Algeria’s public broadcasting reach with reliable satellite services from Qatar’s leading operator.
Moroccan hackers Phantom Atlas exposed detailed internal maps of Algeria’s state telecom network, escalating cyber hostilities. The leak reveals critical infrastructure routes and interconnections, underscoring growing digital conflicts in North Africa.
Nigeria’s telecom operators face high diesel fuel costs due to unreliable electricity, raising operational expenses and security risks. Expansion of fibre networks and digital infrastructure progresses, but energy challenges threaten sustainable telecom sector growth.
Jazz transfers telecom infrastructure assets to Engro Connect under a long-term lease, strengthening Pakistan’s digital infrastructure. The partnership accelerates Jazz’s evolution into a diversified digital services company while ensuring nationwide mobile connectivity.