Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
SRTI Park’s Business Breakfast event showcased advancements in AI and quantum computing from leading tech companies and in-house startups. The event highlighted the AI Factory concept, technology stack essentials, and products like AHB’s Dialog XR chatbot, reflecting Sharjah’s growing role as a hub for AI innovation and collaboration in the UAE and beyond.
SLT-Mobitel’s SLIoT Challenge 2025 successfully showcased Sri Lanka’s emerging IoT talent across schools, universities, and the open sector. By combining expert-led workshops with competitive innovation, the event strengthened youth engagement and contributed to the country’s digital transformation journey. University of Moratuwa teams dominated the university category, while diverse winners highlighted IoT’s wide-reaching impact.
Jordan Source and IFC hosted a three-day tour for global tech leaders to showcase Jordan’s growing digital economy and outsourcing capabilities. Featuring industry panels, site visits, and cultural experiences, the event highlighted Jordan’s innovation ecosystem, skilled talent, and strategic role in regional technology and fintech growth.
Digital Bangladesh Mela 2023 launches in Dhaka featuring Huawei as titanium sponsor, showcasing innovations in 5.5G, cloud, digital power, and smart technologies. The event supports Bangladesh’s Smart Bangladesh 2041 vision by highlighting transformative digital solutions and engaging visitors with interactive demos and quizzes.
Ncell Foundation’s ‘BIN THERE, HACKED THAT!’ hackathon engages youth and women innovators to develop scalable tech solutions for Nepal’s waste crisis, fostering collaboration between public and private sectors for sustainable impact.
GSMA’s inaugural MWC25 Doha in November 2025 will spotlight Qatar’s rise as a digital innovation hub, featuring global tech leaders and themes on AI, 5G, and smart economies. The event supports Qatar’s Digital Agenda 2030 and fosters international collaboration across the Middle East.
BTECH and WSA, under the patronage of Bahrain’s Shura Council Chairman, will host the 2025 Bahrain Digital Content Award, celebrating innovation and entrepreneurship in digital content to support Bahrain’s Vision 2030 digital transformation goals.
Bahrain’s joint team from Bahrain Polytechnic and the University of Bahrain won first place in the Network Track of the Huawei ICT Competition 2024–2025 Global Finals. The victory highlights Bahrain’s commitment to developing ICT talent and the Polytechnic’s role in delivering practical, industry-aligned education. Huawei’s partnership supports skill development aligned with its Intelligent World 2030 vision.
At the 2025 SAMENA Leaders’ Summit, ZTE demonstrated its pivotal role in driving MEA region’s digital transformation through integrated 5G, AI, and fixed broadband solutions. Emphasizing “Network + Computing + AI,” ZTE showcased innovations supporting smart cities, industrial automation, and digital inclusion, aligned with SAMENA’s vision for sustainable digital growth.
Orange Business launches the second edition of “Orange Business Talks” at CAISEC ’25, highlighting cybersecurity and emerging tech to support digital transformation. Featuring expert Greg van der Gaast, the initiative reinforces Orange’s commitment to empowering secure, innovative business growth in the region.