Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Alibaba Cloud is expanding its Southeast Asia infrastructure with a third Malaysian data centre and a second Philippine facility set for late 2025. Complemented by an AI Competency Centre in Singapore, this buildout supports rising regional demand amid a global $52.7 billion cloud network investment.
Huawei and Zain KSA have launched the Riyadh Antenna Platform, featuring a cylindrical design that cuts wind resistance and site costs, with advanced remote beam steering for enhanced network coverage. This innovation supports Saudi Arabia’s expanded spectrum allocations and addresses deployment challenges in urban and high-wind environments.
Sri Lanka has launched Starlink satellite internet, providing nationwide coverage and monthly plans for homes and businesses. This expansion follows regulatory changes and positions Sri Lanka to improve connectivity, especially in remote regions, as part of bridging the digital divide.
AIQU’s Deploy-on-Demand model enables Saudi Arabian organizations to fill critical tech roles 50% faster and at 30-50% lower cost than traditional hiring. This solution addresses acute talent shortages under Vision 2030 by providing pre-verified professionals and comprehensive onboarding, supporting agile scaling for digital transformation projects.
Keymous+, a North African hacker group, has executed over 700 DDoS attacks across multiple continents in 2025. Blending hacktivism with commercial operations, they are linked to a DDoS-for-hire service and maintain collaborations with other cyber groups. Their opaque motives and high-volume attacks reflect evolving trends in cyber threats.
Jordan’s tourism sector recorded an 18 percent increase in visitor numbers and a 16 percent rise in tourism revenues in the first half of 2025. Key destinations like the Dead Sea saw significant growth, supported by infrastructure development, targeted marketing, and public-private collaborations enhancing accessibility and services.
CTTECH+ has been launched in nine Partner States to enhance counter-terrorism policies, law enforcement technological capabilities, and public-private partnerships against terrorist misuse of new technologies. The initiative supports global efforts to combat terrorism in the digital age through tailored national and international cooperation.
TurkNet and SOCAR Fiber have partnered to integrate fibre networks along the TANAP pipeline, enhancing Turkey’s internet backbone and cross-border connectivity. This collaboration expands TurkNet’s reach across 25+ cities and provides terrestrial alternatives to subsea routes, supporting FTTH growth and lower latency for data centres.
Pakistan’s Universal Service Fund has approved Rs7.49 billion to expand 4G broadband and fiber optic infrastructure in remote districts, connecting millions of residents and supporting digital inclusion. The initiative promotes access to digital services, enabling participation in freelancing and startups, and contributes to IT sector growth.
Turkcell, Beko, and Ericsson completed the EU-backed VERGE project, enabling remote real-time industrial design between Istanbul and Eskişehir using 5G and XR technologies. This innovation enhances Türkiye’s digital production ecosystem by leveraging 5G’s low latency, network slicing, and AI-driven management to boost efficiency, sustainability, and global competitiveness.