Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Grameenphone reports slight profit increase despite revenue fall in Q2 2025; tax reductions aided marginal growth. Subscriber and data user base grows slightly amid macroeconomic challenges. Company declares 110% interim dividend.
UN Women Pakistan and KOICA launch Digital Startup Roundtable to empower young women in tech through training, mentorship, and policy dialogue as part of the D4WEE project.
Beyon announces Khaleej North, an 800-km submarine cable linking Bahrain with Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Iraq, expanding Gulf connectivity and digital resilience alongside the Al Khaleej Cable.
Singer Sri Lanka expands 5G smartphone offerings with exclusive HONOR launches, reinforcing its market leadership and commitment to broad 5G accessibility alongside global brands.
PTA partners with Opensignal to monitor telecom network performance and enforces new satellite internet regulations requiring licenses for foreign providers, aiming to enhance connectivity quality and security in Pakistan.
Kuwaiti women lead 41% of startups, driving innovation across sectors like fintech and e-commerce. Backed by Vision 2035 and support platforms, female founders are reshaping the economy and culture despite funding and regulatory challenges.
HONOR launches the AI-enhanced X6c smartphone in Bangladesh, combining smart features, strong battery life, and durability in the budget segment. The device aims to offer innovation and value with AI-powered tools and robust build quality.
Africa’s telecom growth is driven by a young population and increasing digital demand. Key players like MTN South Africa, Vodacom, and MTN Nigeria lead in subscribers and innovation, while companies such as Safaricom and Maroc Telecom drive digital finance and 5G expansion. The continent’s telecom landscape remains dynamic and pivotal to Africa’s digital future.
Zain KSA and Cisco have partnered to build scalable AI infrastructure and GPUaaS offerings in Saudi Arabia. The initiative supports AI adoption, local talent development, and aligns with Vision 2030’s digital transformation goals to establish the country as a hub for AI and advanced technologies.
NEC and Singtel-led partners are building the AUG East subsea cable to connect major Asian markets with high-capacity digital infrastructure. This project addresses the rising demand for bandwidth driven by AI applications and aims to strengthen digital connectivity and economic growth in the Asia-Pacific region by 2029.