Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Pocket Gamer Connects Aqaba 2025 highlighted MENA’s rapid rise as a global gaming hub, gathering 2,400 delegates and 300 companies across 20+ countries. With strong indie participation, top-tier speakers, and strategic links between regional and global markets, the event showcased the region’s innovation, growing talent pipelines, and expanding industry impact.
The session explored how intelligent networks, AI, avatars, and integrated data systems are reshaping knowledge economies. Experts highlighted inclusive digital access models, the rise of culturally aware AI, and stronger public–private data collaboration as key drivers for future knowledge markets. Connectivity, innovation, and cross-sector partnerships will be essential for equitable global progress.
Huawei Cloud Egypt and Gold Net Trading have partnered to modernize the company’s technology infrastructure using scalable cloud services, secure data platforms, and intelligent analytics. The collaboration aims to enhance efficiency, improve service delivery, support expansion, and accelerate digital transformation across Egypt’s trading sector, with Qualidev providing implementation support.
Meta and global telecom partners have completed the 2Africa subsea cable, the world’s longest open-access system spanning 33 countries and connecting three billion people. With capacity exceeding all existing African subsea cables combined, it promises faster, cheaper, and more reliable internet, accelerating digital inclusion, AI innovation, and regional economic growth.
A national BTRC inspection found major gaps between operators’ claimed 4G coverage and actual service quality, with widespread dead zones, call drops, and weak indoor connectivity across multiple districts. Regulators flagged compliance failures and urged stricter benchmarks, more towers, and improved oversight to ensure reliable mobile service for users.
Shams Telecom and GlobalTek will jointly expand modern ICT and clean-energy solutions in Iraq, combining telecom expertise with renewable energy capabilities. The partnership supports national infrastructure modernization, improves service availability, and aligns with Iraq’s push for sustainable and efficient public and private sector systems.
FPT and FutureTEC’s partnership strengthens digital transformation in Kuwait, Bahrain, and Jordan by combining global AI capabilities with trusted regional market presence. Focused on key industries—government, BFSI, oil and gas, aviation, and healthcare—the alliance supports the Middle East’s push for AI-driven growth, smart city development, and long-term digital modernization.
Bahrain has launched its first national DPI for trade, using secure digital ledger technology to boost SME financing, reduce fraud, and expand liquidity in the trade finance market. Built in partnership with Singapore’s MonetaGo, the system forms a cross-border digital bridge linking Middle Eastern and Asian financial hubs.
Oman is accelerating digital transformation and investment facilitation under MoCIIP, achieving major gains in FDI, e-government services, manufacturing output, and non-oil exports. With streamlined licensing, unified digital platforms, and strong incentives like the Golden Visa Program, the Sultanate offers a rapidly improving business environment aligned with Vision 2040.
The British Council will host a December 3 webinar expanding on its Scaling Digital Higher Education in Egypt report, featuring experts from Jisc, QAA, and the University of London. The session will address quality assurance, digital partnerships, and collaboration opportunities as Egypt accelerates its digital education transformation.