Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Wood Mackenzie analysts say the MENA region is rapidly emerging as a global solar hub, with solar capacity projected to reach 140GW by 2030 and manufacturing capacity expanding as countries invest in domestic supply chains to support large-scale renewable energy growth.
Opensignal’s latest report shows Pakistan’s mobile operators competing across different strengths, with Zong leading in speed and reliability, Jazz dominating coverage and 4G availability, Ufone excelling in gaming experience, and Telenor trailing as the market undergoes consolidation and rising data demand.
Microsoft will enable customers to run cloud workloads locally in Saudi Arabia from Q4 2026, strengthening the Kingdom’s AI and digital infrastructure ecosystem while supporting Vision 2030 goals around sovereign cloud, innovation, and large-scale AI adoption.
Northstar Telecom and Omnicomm have partnered to deploy fuel monitoring and telematics solutions in Bahrain, combining real-time analytics and fleet management technology to help businesses improve fuel efficiency, operational transparency, and overall fleet performance.
Jumia’s exit from Algeria signals a transition toward a more disciplined growth model, focusing on scalable markets and sustainable operations as the company reshapes its long-term strategy across Africa’s evolving e-commerce landscape.
SLT-Mobitel and Fairfirst Insurance have launched Sri Lanka’s first mobile billing-enabled motor insurance service, enabling customers to access and renew insurance directly through mobile accounts, expanding digital financial inclusion and supporting the country’s broader digital transformation objectives.
Saudi Arabia will host the WAM Saudi Summit & Expo 2026 in Riyadh, bringing together global technology leaders, manufacturers, and investors to explore AI-driven manufacturing, smart logistics, and next-generation mobility, reinforcing the Kingdom’s ambition to position itself as a leading advanced manufacturing and industrial innovation hub.
Colt Technology Services plans to expand its Middle East operations by strengthening partnerships, increasing subsea connectivity capacity, and scaling digital infrastructure to meet rising demand driven by cloud, AI, and data centre growth across the region.
Zain Great Idea Demo Day showcased 11 startups from six Arab markets, connecting entrepreneurs with investors and partners while reinforcing Zain Group’s strategy of linking innovation, venture investment, and digital technology to accelerate regional startup growth.
Morocco climbed sharply in global connectivity rankings after launching 5G, improving mobile speeds and fibre-driven broadband performance while reinforcing its position as North Africa’s leading mobile connectivity market.