Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Jazz Business has partnered exclusively with Mechrevo to introduce premium IT hardware solutions in Pakistan. The collaboration will provide enterprises with advanced computing infrastructure, strengthen Mechrevo’s presence nationwide, and reinforce Jazz Business’s role as a full-spectrum ICT enabler combining connectivity, cloud, cybersecurity, and enterprise-grade hardware.
The $23 million Kenya–Oman subsea cable by Safaricom and Meta will provide East Africa with cheaper, more reliable internet and greater resilience. For Safaricom, it marks independence from leased systems, while Meta strengthens its role in Africa’s connectivity through major subsea, data, and fiber investments.
Nepal Telecom has extended 4G internet and mobile services to Lamjung’s remote villages, improving connectivity for residents and enabling advances in education, healthcare, and local business. The initiative marks a major step toward inclusive digital development in rural Nepal.
The DRC is advancing a $400 million satellite project with Monacosat to expand nationwide internet access, targeting rural areas and boosting digital services. With internet penetration below 25%, the initiative aims to close the connectivity gap and diversify the economy beyond mineral dependence.
The UAE’s Technology Innovation Institute, VentureOne, and e& have launched QuantumConnect, a quantum key distribution-based encryption solution. Developed locally, it embeds hardware on fibre networks to deliver future-proof protection against quantum threats, ensuring compliance with UAE cryptography regulations and enhancing data security across regulated industries like finance and healthcare.
SLT-Mobitel posted Rs. 4.3B PAT in 1H 2025 after last year’s loss, signaling a strong turnaround. With 95% fibre coverage and new AI initiatives, it is driving Sri Lanka’s digital transformation, supporting government networks, and serving as strategic partner for the country’s first National AI Expo.
The Coca-Cola Foundation has partnered with Saudi women-led Lesser App to launch large-scale PET plastic collection in Riyadh and Jeddah under the new PACT initiative. With $1M in seed funding, the program promotes recycling innovation, supports waste workers, and aligns with Vision 2030’s sustainability goals.
Oman is reshaping its tourism sector under Vision 2040 with a focus on sustainability, eco-resorts, cultural experiences, and digital transformation. Strategic investments by Ominvest, enhanced infrastructure, and regional partnerships are positioning the Sultanate as a premier Middle Eastern hub for responsible and diverse tourism experiences.
Nepal Telecom has advanced Huawei to the price bid stage for its new convergent billing system, with bids set to open on September 15, 2025. The new system aims to resolve recurring disruptions and replace outdated infrastructure, though concerns remain over data security and vendor dependency.
Iraq has launched a state-backed mobile company with Vodafone to roll out 5G services by 2025. The new entity, owned by state institutions, will compete in a market of 47 million consumers and signals Iraq’s push for digital transformation alongside talks with Starlink to expand internet access.