Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Fasset has partnered with Bahrain’s NEC Money Exchange to introduce new digital investment opportunities and OTC services for NEC customers. Announced at Fintech Forward 2025, the collaboration aims to strengthen Bahrain’s fintech ecosystem and expand access to regulated, ethical, and innovative financial solutions.
The UAE is strengthening its global cyber leadership at GITEX GLOBAL 2025, showcasing AI, quantum, and cyber innovations while promoting international partnerships. Through initiatives like CyberE71 and NSOC, the nation aims to build a resilient, future-ready digital ecosystem aligned with its We the UAE 2031 vision.
The UAE has invested AED 44 billion in its fast-growing space sector, with the private sector now playing a larger role alongside sustained government support. Emirati firms are expanding from AI-based space applications to satellite operations, as the UAE Space Agency aims to rank among the top 10 global space hubs by 2031.
Jordan’s climb to first place in Arab cybersecurity rankings marks a milestone in its digital transformation. Through a mix of strong governance, proactive defense, and balanced regulation, the Kingdom is positioning cybersecurity as both a shield for national stability and a catalyst for economic growth.
Starlink has requested permission to buy bandwidth from Bangladesh and use it as a regional Point of Presence to expand its satellite internet footprint across South Asia. The move could strengthen Bangladesh’s role in regional data connectivity and diversify its submarine cable-dependent internet infrastructure.
Starlink has officially launched its satellite internet service in Jordan, joining Oman, Qatar, and Yemen in the company’s Middle East footprint. The expansion marks a major step in regional connectivity, as Starlink’s low-Earth orbit network continues to redefine internet access across remote and underserved markets.
Oman Data Park and Asyad Group’s collaboration establishes a milestone for Oman’s logistics transformation, creating a unified, AI-powered Control Tower that enhances visibility, efficiency, and sustainability across the supply chain—aligning national infrastructure with the digital and green priorities of Oman Vision 2040.
Airtel Africa has successfully tested satellite internet on a moving train, delivering speeds up to 100 Mbps across 669 km of remote terrain. Powered by Eutelsat’s OneWeb LEO network, the trial paves the way for railway digitization, real-time operations, and high-speed connectivity across Africa.
The UAE has invested $12 billion in its space sector, combining government leadership with private innovation to accelerate growth. With AI-driven applications, SME expansion, and international partnerships, the UAE Space Agency aims to make the country a top ten global destination for space investment by 2031.
Saudi Arabia’s SpaceBelt KSA has signed a $640M, five-year deal with US firm iRocket to deploy a secure LEO satellite network. The partnership supports Vision 2030 goals, advancing encrypted communications, dual-use defense and enterprise applications, and local space industry growth through technology transfer and launch innovation.