Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Orange has completed the first landing of the Medusa subsea cable in Marseille, marking a key milestone in the 8,700 km Mediterranean system linking Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. The project boosts digital resilience, capacity, and sovereignty under the EU’s Global Gateway initiative.
Algeria inaugurated a new satellite communications hub in Constantine to improve regional connectivity, strengthen Algérie Télécom Satellite operations, and enhance service coverage across 18 provinces. The initiative supports the country’s digital transformation and positions Algeria as a regional leader in satellite technology and innovation.
ZainTECH, Zain Kuwait, and ZOI have launched Microsoft Azure ExpressRoute on Azure Marketplace, offering Kuwaiti enterprises direct, compliant, and high-speed cloud connectivity. The move simplifies procurement via Azure credits and advances Kuwait’s Vision 2035 by accelerating digital modernization and data sovereignty.
Fasset has partnered with Bahrain’s NEC Money Exchange to introduce new digital investment opportunities and OTC services for NEC customers. Announced at Fintech Forward 2025, the collaboration aims to strengthen Bahrain’s fintech ecosystem and expand access to regulated, ethical, and innovative financial solutions.
The UAE has invested AED 44 billion in its fast-growing space sector, with the private sector now playing a larger role alongside sustained government support. Emirati firms are expanding from AI-based space applications to satellite operations, as the UAE Space Agency aims to rank among the top 10 global space hubs by 2031.
Starlink has requested permission to buy bandwidth from Bangladesh and use it as a regional Point of Presence to expand its satellite internet footprint across South Asia. The move could strengthen Bangladesh’s role in regional data connectivity and diversify its submarine cable-dependent internet infrastructure.
Starlink has officially launched its satellite internet service in Jordan, joining Oman, Qatar, and Yemen in the company’s Middle East footprint. The expansion marks a major step in regional connectivity, as Starlink’s low-Earth orbit network continues to redefine internet access across remote and underserved markets.
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.