Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Algeria’s green light for 5G marks a major step toward building a competitive digital economy. With three operators rolling out services in parallel and a clear nationwide timeline, the country is positioning itself for faster connectivity and new waves of innovation. The six-year plan and early focus on pilot provinces indicate a structured, scalable approach to nationwide 5G adoption.
At Black Hat MEA, Exabeam CEO Pete Harteveld highlighted how Saudi Vision 2030 is accelerating cybersecurity innovation and attracting global firms. Success in the Kingdom requires deep local partnerships, talent development, and AI-driven security augmentation. Exabeam’s rapid growth and new Riyadh Innovation Center reflect Saudi Arabia’s expanding cybersecurity ecosystem.
Rubrik has entered Saudi Arabia through a strategic partnership with Echelon Digital Group, delivering advanced data protection, cyber recovery, and compliance solutions across key sectors. The collaboration supports Vision 2030 goals around cybersecurity and digital sovereignty, helping enterprises strengthen resilience and advance secure digital transformation across the Kingdom and wider GCC.
Ooredoo has partnered with Oracle to launch Oracle Alloy, Qatar’s first fully sovereign cloud and AI platform. Hosted in Ooredoo’s national data centers, it offers in-country data control, compliance, and high-performance AI capabilities. The initiative supports regulated sectors and aligns with Qatar’s digital economy goals and National Vision 2030.
The Gulf is moving to become a global digital data hub, with Ooredoo and regional governments investing in major terrestrial fiber routes linking the Arabian Peninsula to Europe. New corridors through Oman, Iraq, Turkey, Syria and Saudi Arabia aim to reduce reliance on Red Sea subsea cables and strengthen regional digital resilience.
Oman’s MTCIT has opened registration for the Hadatha Sectorial Hackathon, a national initiative to strengthen telecom cybersecurity and support digital transformation. Targeting professionals, entrepreneurs, and startups, the event aims to develop scalable cyber solutions, boost local talent, and reinforce the country’s digital resilience across critical sectors.
UNIDO and partners have celebrated two years of progress in Egypt’s One Circle circular-economy project, highlighting major achievements in ICT repair, refurbishment, and e-waste processing. The initiative has launched two new centers with Nokia, DSV, Upgrade, E-Tadweer, and Orange Egypt, marking a significant shift toward sustainable electronics lifecycle management in Egypt.
Kajeet has partnered with Inseego to power its SmartFailover business continuity service using the FX3110 5G FWA router. The solution provides automatic multi-carrier failover, enterprise security, single-pane management, and rapid deployment. With rising enterprise dependence on FWA, the collaboration strengthens reliable, always-on connectivity for organisations across distributed sites.
BSCL has signed agreements to deploy Starlink internet across schools in Khagrachhari, Bandarban, and Rangamati, improving digital access in Bangladesh’s hill districts. Starlink terminals will enable online learning and virtual classes for remote students. Installations are underway, with an initial rollout to 100 schools and a target of 450.
Vodafone Qatar is enhancing the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 match-day experience with new in-stadium fan activations. Spectators can be named Fan of the Match or Family of the Match, appear on stadium screens, and win prizes by posting selfies before halftime. The initiative strengthens community engagement and tournament atmosphere.