Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
NEOM has selected five Saudi studios for its largest-ever Level Up accelerator cycle, offering funding, 600 hours of mentorship, and global publisher access. The programme supports Vision 2030’s goal of building a globally competitive gaming sector expected to contribute SAR 50 billion to GDP.
Government communication leaders in Doha explored how strategic storytelling, data, and creativity shape digital impact. Experts from Qatar Rail, GCO, LinkedIn, Google, and Meta highlighted the need for clear objectives, cultural relevance, credibility, and fast engagement, emphasizing that creativity and analytics now drive effective public communication.
Thawani and Monak have signed an MoU to integrate secure, locally compliant payment capabilities into digital platforms across Oman. The partnership combines Thawani’s licensed payments infrastructure with Monak’s platform services, enabling faster service delivery, simplified onboarding, and scalable digital solutions for public and private sector initiatives.
Oman’s digital economy attracted RO 1.2 billion in IT investment over five years, with 70% driven by foreign capital. Rapid government digitization, startup infrastructure, and new national programs in semiconductors and space are positioning the Sultanate as a regional technology hub.
Algeria has launched the AMLAK system to replace paper land titles with a fully electronic format. The platform introduces end-to-end traceability, faster processing, and centralised land records, improving transparency, property security, and administrative efficiency as land title issuance continues to rise nationwide.
Sky47 and Wateen have formed a strategic alliance to strengthen Pakistan’s digital backbone for cloud, AI, and enterprise workloads. The partnership links Sky47’s carrier-neutral data centers with nationwide high-capacity connectivity, enabling hyperscale-ready infrastructure aligned with Pakistan’s Cloud-First vision and accelerating the country’s digital transformation.
Thawani and Monak have signed an MoU to embed secure, locally compliant payments into digital platforms across Oman. The partnership combines regulated fintech infrastructure with platform innovation to streamline services, improve onboarding, and support public and private sector digital transformation at scale.
Oman’s statistics authority and Omantel’s Future Cities have signed an MoU to advance digital transformation through AI, data quality, and IoT solutions. The partnership will enhance national data capabilities, support smarter government services, and strengthen Oman’s readiness for big data and smart city development.
Egypt’s National Telecommunication Institute scaled digital training nationwide in 2025, reaching nearly 50,000 learners through 24 creativity centers and global partnerships. With strong employment outcomes across cybersecurity, AI, and workforce programs, NTI is building a job-ready digital talent pipeline aligned with Egypt’s national transformation goals.
A major shift in Pakistan’s spectrum policy could route half of auction proceeds to the Universal Service Fund, prioritising nationwide fibre rollout. The cabinet also pushed for easier payment terms for operators and live-broadcast auctions. Officials said the spectrum sale targets major gains in 4G and 5G speeds while addressing Pakistan’s regional lag.