Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Aramco Digital is launching a national 450 MHz industrial communications network to deliver secure, reliable connectivity across Saudi Arabia. The initiative will support IIoT, automation, and critical infrastructure operations in line with Vision 2030.
A new MoU between NCSI and Omantel Group’s Future Cities will support digital transformation in Oman through AI-driven solutions, data quality improvement, and smart city technologies, strengthening national capabilities in data-driven governance and innovation.
A new digital investment management system is being deployed by Morocco’s water authority to modernize planning, budgeting, and governance. The initiative supports transparency, efficiency, and sector reforms aligned with national water strategy and institutional transformation.
Akash Digital TV has launched Akash Go, a new OTT platform offering live sports, films and web series, including BPL 2026 and LaLiga. Available to all users, the service features flexible plans, multi-device streaming and a companion app for DTH subscribers.
AAAB and Aleph have partnered to boost Bangladesh’s digital advertising ecosystem through training, certifications, leadership development, and ethical standards. The collaboration aims to professionalize industry practices, enhance skills and transparency, and connect local agencies with global platforms and opportunities.
Port Sudan has become Sudan’s primary digital hub as conflict destroys telecom infrastructure elsewhere. By routing data through undersea cables and satellite backups, the city supports government services, banking, media, and humanitarian operations, helping keep the country partially connected despite ongoing war and widespread network damage.
Jack of Digital has been appointed as the official reseller for Yango Ads in Pakistan, expanding access to performance-driven in-app advertising. The partnership enables brands to reach premium mobile audiences with measurable, ROI-focused campaigns across major urban markets.
SanlamAllianz Cameroon has introduced MySAllia, a mobile app that enables customers to manage insurance policies digitally. Available on Android and iOS, the app supports the company’s push toward more accessible, customer-focused insurance services.
AAAB and Aleph have partnered to strengthen Bangladesh’s digital advertising ecosystem through training, certifications, ethical standards, and global exposure. The collaboration aims to professionalise industry practices, build leadership capability, and align digital advertising growth with national digital transformation goals.
Zong and NADRA have partnered to deploy multi-biometric and facial verification technologies to enable secure, inclusive SIM issuance, strengthen real-time subscriber verification, and accelerate Pakistan’s citizen-centric digital transformation agenda.