Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Space42 has activated its Thuraya-4 satellite, expanding coverage to new markets in Africa and Central Asia. Built on Airbus’s Eurostar Neo platform, the software-defined system underpins the company’s IoT and direct-to-device strategy and includes a $708 million UAE government contract.
Nokia, CST, and stc have completed the Middle East’s first 7 GHz 6G spectrum trial in Saudi Arabia, validating the “golden band” for future IMT use. The trial positions the Kingdom as a leader in 6G spectrum innovation and global standardization efforts ahead of WRC 2027.
Telenor Pakistan has appointed Bilal Javed Bhatti as Chief Business Officer. A 20-year industry veteran, Bhatti has led digital, sales, and fintech initiatives within the company, underscoring Telenor’s commitment to local leadership and innovation-driven growth.
As artificial intelligence reshapes industries worldwide, Sri Lankan women leaders in technology have called for stronger inclusion, leadership, and participation in shaping the country’s digital future. The discussion took place at Women in Tech – Chapter Reignite, an event marking the relaunch of the Women in Tech Sri Lanka Chapter, part of the global nonprofit dedicated to empowering women in STEM.
Saudi Arabia has achieved frontier-level status in digital services, 5G coverage, and AI adoption, according to DCO’s DEN 2025 report. The Kingdom’s digital health, education, and governance innovations position it among the world’s most advanced digital economies driving inclusion and sustainable transformation.
Ooredoo Qatar, the nation’s leading telecom provider, has partnered with Huawei to unveil the Next Generation IdeaHub S3, an AI-powered collaboration solution designed to transform modern workspaces. The launch event, held at The Westin Doha Hotel & Spa under the theme “Collaboration Redefined by AI+”, showcased how advanced technology can reshape business communication and teamwork.
Pakistan is preparing to launch 5G and satellite internet, expand fiber networks, and introduce a national data exchange layer. These initiatives signal the country’s commitment to regional collaboration, digital inclusion, and economic modernization through smarter infrastructure and regulatory reforms.
Pakistan is launching a National Data Exchange Layer to strengthen e-governance and digital collaboration. Backed by new spectrum auctions, fiberization policies, and market reforms, the initiative underscores Pakistan’s commitment to building a secure, inclusive, and competitive digital ecosystem across South Asia.
Kenya is strengthening its digital backbone through a public-private collaboration to roll out nationwide fiber and Wi-Fi networks under the Digital Superhighway initiative, driving inclusion and economic transformation.
Nokia, CST, and stc have completed the Middle East’s first 7 GHz 6G spectrum field trial in Saudi Arabia, validating the “golden band” for next-generation mobile networks and advancing Saudi Arabia’s leadership in 6G standardization and innovation.