Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Gaza experiences a widespread communication blackout after the last fiber optic cable is attacked, with repair efforts blocked, severely affecting emergency and humanitarian operations amid ongoing conflict.
The ATU’s ICANN-backed initiative to accelerate IPv6 adoption addresses Africa’s urgent need for scalable internet infrastructure amid rapid digital growth, aiming to ensure the continent can support millions more connected users and devices.
Orange Egypt’s 5G rollout marks a pivotal step in Egypt’s digital transformation, offering faster speeds and greater connectivity while supporting emerging technologies and positioning the country as a regional technology hub.
The A’Dakhiliyah summer programme fosters innovation and applied science learning for over 600 students, supporting the development of future-ready talents through technology-driven education.
e& UAE’s 6G whitepaper outlines an AI-integrated, quantum-secure, and sensing-enabled network poised to redefine connectivity as an intelligent, autonomous ecosystem—advancing digital transformation across industries and nations.
Sheikh Hamdan’s meeting with UAE space startups underscores the country’s strategic focus on innovation-driven public-private partnerships, supporting the growth of a globally competitive space ecosystem that propels economic diversification and technological leadership.
Sabina Maskey steps in as the acting head of Nepal Telecom amid a corruption investigation targeting the former leadership and associated foreign entities. The move aims to restore governance and accountability within the state-owned telecom company.
Two days after hacker group Jabaroot claimed a data leak from Morocco’s Ministry of Justice, the ministry denied any breach, confirming all systems are secure and operational. It emphasized strong cybersecurity measures and urged citizens to rely on official information, warning against spreading false rumors that could cause unnecessary alarm.
A consortium of four subsea operators—ZOI, PCCW Global, Sparkle, and Telecom Egypt—launches AAE-2, a cutting-edge subsea cable system linking Asia, Africa, and Europe, promising enhanced connectivity, bandwidth, and digital growth across emerging markets.
Pakistan’s IT and telecom sector grew strongly in FY2025 with $2.8 billion in IT exports, expanding freelance workforce, and telecom infrastructure. Government initiatives aim to boost exports to $15 billion under the TechdestiNation campaign.