Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
The Ooredoo Annual General Meeting approved a QR0.75 per share dividend following a record-breaking 2025 where normalized profits exceeded $1 billion, driven by strong performances in regional markets and a strategic pivot toward AI-ready digital infrastructure.
The news details Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison’s strategic move to take its SheHacks program global, connecting Indonesian women-led AI startups with investors and government partners in Vietnam to accelerate their expansion across Southeast Asia.
China’s GeeSpace is expanding its satellite footprint in Africa through partnerships with Algeria and Morocco. The agreements focus on satellite IoT services, LEO satellite manufacturing, and commercial satellite connectivity, supporting digital transformation, infrastructure monitoring, and industrial applications across North Africa’s emerging space and connectivity ecosystem.
Oman launches TechWoman initiative to support women in technology through networking events, training programmes and knowledge-sharing platforms aimed at strengthening the country’s tech ecosystem.
Maroc Telecom raises 3 billion dirhams through its first private bond issuance to refinance debt and fund investments in 5G, fibre networks and digital services across Africa.
Bahrain reviews telecom sector preparedness as government and operators strengthen network resilience, emergency response systems and digital infrastructure coordination amid evolving regional developments.
Axian Telecom partners with AST SpaceMobile to deploy direct-to-device satellite connectivity across multiple African markets, enabling mobile services in underserved and remote regions without specialised devices.
Turkcell partners with Ericsson and Mavenir to advance 5G Advanced deployment, initiate 6G research and integrate AI-powered capabilities into its mobile core network infrastructure.
Ooredoo Kuwait shareholders officially approved a record cash dividend of 150 fils per share during their general assembly on March 4, 2026. This payout is the highest in the company’s history, representing a significant increase from the 90 fils distributed the previous year.
The establishment of this 24/7 facility marks a shift from a reactive to a proactive security posture. By centralizing its cyber defenses, Pakistan aims to protect the integrity of its digital borders during a sensitive period of both regional geopolitical conflict and domestic digital transformation.