Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Morocco and Mistral AI signed an MoU to develop AI talent, support startups, and promote responsible AI adoption, with plans to establish a future R&D center. The partnership will accelerate Morocco’s digital transformation and strengthen its role as a regional AI hub while boosting Mistral AI’s global standing.
Warba Bank hosted executives from Keeta to showcase its advanced banking and digital innovation capabilities. The visit explored future collaboration in digital financial solutions, reinforcing Warba’s role in supporting startups, enhancing consumer services, and advancing Kuwait’s digital economy in line with its vision, “Let’s Own Tomorrow.”
Kuwait is introducing a unified regulatory framework for its delivery sector to enhance transparency and consumer protection, while the Ministry of Interior drives digital transformation through Sahel e-services, biometric security, and AI-enabled monitoring. These initiatives support New Kuwait 2035 by improving efficiency, safety, and the country’s role as a regional hub.
MiroTech Group has partnered with SolarWinds as an official reseller and service provider in Iraq and Kurdistan. The deal enables MiroTech to deliver IT monitoring, performance, and cybersecurity solutions amid rising demand for digital infrastructure and government-led transformation initiatives in the country.
inDrive has launched its ride-hailing app in Riyadh, its second city in Saudi Arabia. Known for fare negotiation, the platform lets riders and drivers agree on trip prices. With service fees up to three times lower than industry norms, inDrive is positioning itself as a competitive alternative.
Egypt’s ITIDA and NTI honoured 100 top students from the Summer Training Program, which targets 10,000 undergraduates with advanced ICT skills. Covering AI, cybersecurity, data science, and more, the initiative has already trained 6,125 students, awarded global certifications, and provided industry exposure through Smart Village tours.
Egypt’s mobile wallet transactions hit EGP 943.4bn in Q2 2025, up 72% year-on-year, with 717.7 million transactions and 46.3 million active wallets. Vodafone Cash led the market with 81% of transaction value. The NTRA has reinforced security and enabled international remittances to further boost adoption.
Thailand’s NBTC will release 100MHz in the 4800MHz band for private 5G networks, enabling factories and enterprises to deploy non-profit networks free of charge. The move is designed to accelerate Thailand 4.0, supporting industrial IoT, robotics, and digital transformation, while keeping strict rules for commercial 5G use.
A consortium of PCCW Global, Sparkle, Telecom Egypt, and ZOI has launched the AAE-2 subsea cable project, linking Asia, Africa, and Europe via advanced subsea and terrestrial routes. The system will deliver unprecedented capacity, resilience, and scalability to meet global digital transformation and cloud connectivity demands.
Dhiraagu hosted the SEA-ME-WE 6 Global Consortium Meeting in the Maldives, where leading telecom providers reviewed progress on the submarine cable project linking Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Western Europe. The project will provide faster internet, strengthen Maldives’ digital infrastructure, and support broader regional economic growth.