Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Oman Airports, in partnership with Huawei, has launched the Intelligent Campus Showcase at Muscat International Airport. The initiative enhances passenger experience through high-speed connectivity, smart surveillance, and AI-driven analytics. Supporting Oman Vision 2040, the project establishes the airport as a model for digital and sustainable aviation infrastructure in the region.
Oman Data Park, in partnership with ITHCA and Oracle, has launched the Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Secondary Dedicated Region in Ibri, creating Oman’s first dual sovereign cloud setup. The region mirrors ODP’s primary Muscat facility and provides over 200 OCI services, enabling AI, analytics, and disaster recovery solutions. The initiative supports Oman Vision 2040 by enhancing data sovereignty, business continuity, and the nation’s role as a regional digital hub.
Arab Financial Services (AFS) and Reboot01 have formed a strategic partnership to train and employ Bahrain’s next generation of FinTech professionals. The initiative offers hands-on training, internships, and recruitment opportunities, bridging education with industry needs. With an inclusive, project-based curriculum and a goal of graduating 350 developers annually, Reboot01 and AFS aim to drive Bahrain’s digital economy and regional innovation leadership.
At the 16th UNCTAD Ministerial Session in Geneva, Algeria reaffirmed its commitment to Africa’s development through major infrastructure, trade, and digital connectivity projects. Minister Kamel Rezig highlighted initiatives such as the Trans-Saharan Highway, Gas Pipeline, high-speed internet network, and a $1 billion fund for African start-ups. He emphasized Algeria’s support for AfCFTA and called for fair debt solutions, positioning Algeria as a key advocate for African unity, innovation, and sustainable growth.
Amazon Web Services has restored its operations following a major global outage that disrupted platforms like Snapchat, Reddit, and Venmo, as well as several banking services. While operations have largely resumed, AWS said some systems still face message backlogs. The disruption, caused by an internal malfunction, highlighted the world’s growing dependence on cloud infrastructure for everyday digital services.
Pakistan recorded its highest-ever monthly IT exports of $366 million in September 2025, a 25% increase year-on-year. Growth was driven by global expansion, relaxed forex retention rules, and currency stability. IT exports for Q1 FY2025 reached $1.06 billion, setting strong momentum toward the $5 billion FY2026 target.
Zong has launched a nationwide initiative to localize global lithium battery safety standards, ensuring telecom network reliability through research, testing, and collaboration with local labs. The company aims to set an industry-wide benchmark for safety, sustainability, and energy efficiency in Pakistan’s telecom sector.
A global outage hit Amazon Web Services (AWS), disrupting major platforms including Amazon Prime, Fortnite, and Snapchat. The issue originated in AWS’s US-East-1 region in Virginia before engineers began restoring operations. The incident highlighted growing concerns over global cloud reliability and cybersecurity resilience.
EDOTCO Bangladesh has installed the country’s first fibre-reinforced polymer (FRP) telecom tower in Gopalganj. Lighter and corrosion-resistant, the FRP structure enables faster installation, lower maintenance, and greener deployment, reinforcing Bangladesh’s digital infrastructure sustainability goals.
Bahrain has launched a tender for the 100MW Bilaj Al Jazayer Solar Project under a public-private partnership model. Due by 2027, the project supports Bahrain’s goal to generate 20% of its electricity from renewables by 2035, with strict eligibility and financing criteria for bidders.