Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
KALRO and SatSure Analytics India have partnered to enhance Kenya’s agriculture using satellite data and AI. Their collaboration will focus on crop monitoring, yield forecasting, and climate resilience, aiming to support farmers, agribusinesses, and policymakers with data-driven insights to boost food security.
Saoud Hamad Al Riyami has been confirmed as CEO of Ooredoo Oman starting August 2025. Having served as Acting CEO since February, he brings over 20 years of telecom experience and leadership roles within Ooredoo, alongside academic credentials from Sultan Qaboos University and ILM.
Pakistan is preparing for a nationwide 5G launch after doubling its internet spectrum, enhancing connectivity and digital inclusion with new infrastructure and AI training initiatives.
Oman secured a key geostationary orbital slot at 73.5° East by committing to launch a temporary satellite by end-2025 and contract a Ka-band high-throughput satellite for 2028. This move supports the country’s expanding space ambitions and regional broadband coverage goals under Oman Vision 2040.
Ncell VoLTE roaming enables HD voice calls and fast 4G data for travelers abroad and visitors in Nepal, bridging connectivity gaps as legacy networks fade away. The service currently partners with leading operators globally, promising seamless communication for Nepali diaspora and international roamers
AMEA Power is expanding Morocco’s Agadir desalination plant with renewable wind energy, increasing capacity to 400,000 m³/day. The €250 million joint venture with Cox highlights integrated water-energy solutions for North Africa.
DE-CIX Istanbul launched the region’s first AWS Cloud On-Ramp, enabling low-latency, secure, and cost-effective AWS access for enterprises in Türkiye. The exchange recently set a data throughput record and continues to expand its network, strengthening its role as a key digital hub between Europe and the Middle East.
Xtelify launched Airtel Cloud, a sovereign cloud platform for massive telco transaction handling, and AI-powered software platforms that improve telco operations worldwide. Partnerships include Singtel, Globe Telecom, and Airtel Africa to enhance field operations, customer engagement, and fraud protection.
MTN Group and Agility Arabia collaborated on an Agile procurement overhaul, introducing Lean Agile Procurement across 16 African markets. This shift from waterfall to Agile delivery cut RFP cycle times by 55% and doubled stakeholder satisfaction, driven by widespread organisational adoption and targeted coaching.
Ooredoo’s robust H1 2025 financials and strategic investments across data centres, fintech, tower assets, and subsea cables position it as a regional digital transformation leader. The Group continues expanding 5G and AI services while maintaining strong profitability and customer growth.