Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
AITA has partnered with SKYFive Arabia to provide high-speed in-flight connectivity to Egyptian airlines using advanced air-to-ground (A2G) technology. This collaboration will enhance passenger and crew connectivity on international routes, starting with Egypt-Saudi Arabia by 2025. The A2G network will benefit over 25 million passengers annually.
ZainTECH and Fortinet have partnered to enhance cybersecurity in the Middle East. This collaboration combines Fortinet’s advanced technology with ZainTECH’s regional expertise, providing businesses with proactive cyber protection and enabling digital transformation. The partnership will offer comprehensive, real-time cybersecurity services across the region.
Etihad Salam Telecom and EdgeNext have partnered at LEAP 2025 to enhance telecommunications in Saudi Arabia. The collaboration includes co-locating servers, procuring high-speed internet services, and facilitating a peering connection with the Saudi Internet Exchange, aiming to improve content delivery and network efficiency in line with Saudi Vision 2030.
Maroc Telecom reported a slight profit decline to $616 million, despite a 1.2% increase in revenue to 36.7 billion dirhams. The growth was driven by its African subsidiaries and investment in broadband. The company plans to continue digital transformation, focusing on AI integration and expanding its international footprint.
Kuwait’s Communications Minister Omar Al-Omar and Qatar’s Minister of Communications Mohammad Al-Mannai met at the AI Action Summit in Paris to discuss strengthening cooperation in AI, digital technology, and communications. They focused on regional digital transformation, innovation, and the role of AI in sustainable development and international collaboration.
Elon Musk expressed excitement about launching Starlink in Bangladesh following a meeting with Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser, Prof. Muhammad Yunus. The discussions focused on how Starlink could improve connectivity for youth, rural areas, and underserved communities. Musk also accepted an invitation to visit Bangladesh for the potential launch.
Batelco by Beyon has launched ‘One Plan’ in Bahrain, allowing customers to combine up to five postpaid mobile lines and one fibre Internet line into a single plan with one unified bill. This first-of-its-kind product aims to simplify mobile and home connectivity, providing exceptional value for money.
Nillion has partnered with stc Bahrain to integrate its privacy-enhancing blind computing technology into Web2 applications in the Middle East. stc Bahrain will deploy nodes on Nillion’s PETnet network, while the collaboration aims to create new privacy standards for sensitive data, leveraging both companies’ strengths in privacy and telecom.
The 9th edition of Women Tech Quest (WTQ) held in Karachi, Islamabad, and Lahore inspired women to lead in Pakistan’s IT and e-commerce sectors. The event featured competitions, keynote speeches, and discussions on leadership, digital transformation, and financial empowerment. Winners were recognized in testing, design, and coding categories.
Ericsson and stc Group launched the Ericsson Connected Recycling platform in Saudi Arabia at LEAP 2025, with Alshaya Group as the first customer. This platform enables businesses to track and trade circular material flows, helping reduce waste, promote recycling, and minimize environmental impact while enhancing sustainability efforts.