Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Algeria has launched “Himayati,” its first national platform for women victims of violence. The service connects women with security, legal, and health support, advancing family protection and women’s rights while promoting empowerment and social stability.
Salam will serve as Gold Sponsor of the GSR25 Side Event Exhibition in Riyadh, showcasing innovative ICT solutions. The event highlights Saudi Arabia’s digital leadership, bringing together global regulators, policymakers, and industry leaders to advance digital transformation, innovation, and sustainable technology development.
Vodafone Qatar has enhanced its Unlimited+ Postpaid plans under the “You Deserve It!” campaign, doubling roaming data, adding lifestyle perks, and introducing Call+ for app-based global calls. The upgrades highlight Vodafone’s strategy to deliver digital lifestyle solutions backed by expanded network infrastructure.
Ooredoo partnered with Qatar’s Ministry of Education as the Official Telecom Sponsor of the 2025–2026 “Back to School” event. The two-day program brought together students, families, and educators at QNCC, promoting digital literacy, academic readiness, and community engagement in line with Qatar National Vision 2030.
Orange Jordan concluded the 9th edition of OSVP by awarding three innovative projects addressing health, environment, and social care. Winners now move on to compete at the global edition in South Africa, with Orange reaffirming its long-term commitment to entrepreneurship, community service, and Jordan’s digital transformation.
Iraq’s youthful population and growing digital appetite make telecommunications central to its future. Zain Iraq, the country’s largest operator, is driving this transformation by investing in networks, local talent, innovation, and cultural trust — ensuring that connectivity becomes a bridge to opportunity, resilience, and progress.
Islamabad will soon have free Wi-Fi at 35 major locations including markets, bus stations, and parks. The CDA-NTC project aims to make Islamabad Pakistan’s first free Wi-Fi city, with revenue reinvested for sustainability. Chairman Muhammad Ali Randhawa assured uninterrupted, high-quality connectivity for residents.
du has signed an MoU with the Abu Dhabi Business Women Council to provide women entrepreneurs with telecom solutions tailored to SMEs. The partnership aims to empower women-led businesses, remove digital barriers, and promote innovation, marking du’s first entry into Abu Dhabi’s SME sector.
Orange Jordan graduated 49 students from its sixth Coding Academy cohort in Amman, as part of the YTJ-funded “Digital Upskilling and Employment Program.” With over 1,000 total graduates to date and 80% employment success, the program strengthens youth skills, supports startups, and links training with real job opportunities.
Olympic champion Osama Mellouli and Tunisie Telecom brought smiles to children at Bechir Hamza Hospital by donating tablets and spending time with young patients. The initiative created joy during Ramadan while easing hospital stays, with Tunisie Telecom vowing to continue similar social responsibility efforts.