Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Oman Data Park and Asyad Group’s collaboration establishes a milestone for Oman’s logistics transformation, creating a unified, AI-powered Control Tower that enhances visibility, efficiency, and sustainability across the supply chain—aligning national infrastructure with the digital and green priorities of Oman Vision 2040.
Airtel Africa has successfully tested satellite internet on a moving train, delivering speeds up to 100 Mbps across 669 km of remote terrain. Powered by Eutelsat’s OneWeb LEO network, the trial paves the way for railway digitization, real-time operations, and high-speed connectivity across Africa.
The UAE has invested $12 billion in its space sector, combining government leadership with private innovation to accelerate growth. With AI-driven applications, SME expansion, and international partnerships, the UAE Space Agency aims to make the country a top ten global destination for space investment by 2031.
Saudi Arabia’s SpaceBelt KSA has signed a $640M, five-year deal with US firm iRocket to deploy a secure LEO satellite network. The partnership supports Vision 2030 goals, advancing encrypted communications, dual-use defense and enterprise applications, and local space industry growth through technology transfer and launch innovation.
Amazon Web Services met with Pakistan’s Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan in Malaysia to explore digital investments and startup collaborations. Talks covered fintech, AI, 5G, and cross-border e-commerce, with AWS and Ant Group expressing interest in expanding Pakistan’s tech ecosystem through new partnerships and capacity-building projects.
stc Bahrain and Aramex have launched Bahrain’s first nationwide smart locker network, combining advanced telecom infrastructure with smart logistics to enable 24/7 parcel collection, real-time tracking, and enhanced delivery efficiency — a key step in advancing Bahrain’s digital economy.
Kyrgyzstan has launched a pilot project to test non-geostationary satellite systems, advancing its digital agenda and expanding high-speed internet access nationwide. The initiative, signed into law by President Sadyr Japarov, aims to close the digital divide and enable innovative telecom technologies.
Ooredoo and DE-CIX have launched Doha IX, Qatar’s first commercial Internet Exchange, hosted in Ooredoo’s data centre. The platform enables high-performance interconnection for global networks, cloud providers, and ISPs, advancing Qatar’s role as a regional connectivity and digital innovation hub.
Ooredoo and DE-CIX have launched Doha IX, Qatar’s first commercial Internet Exchange. Hosted in Ooredoo’s data centre, the IX delivers low-latency interconnection for hyperscalers, ISPs, and cloud providers, with direct access to Microsoft and Google services. The project supports Qatar National Vision 2030 and positions the nation as a regional digital hub.
Afghans celebrated in the streets after the Taliban restored internet and telecom services following a 48-hour blackout. The shutdown had halted businesses, banking, flights, and family communications, drawing UN concern. Women in particular saw it as a lifeline. Jubilant crowds welcomed the reconnection as hope briefly returned.