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
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.
Vodafone Egypt plans to participate in Egypt’s 2026–2032 digital infrastructure programme, securing new spectrum to expand network capacity and support rising data demand as the country advances its long-term connectivity and digital growth strategy.
UAE and Tunisia data centre initiatives are prioritising AI-driven energy efficiency and sustainable infrastructure, combining advanced cooling optimisation, renewable energy integration, and next-generation AI facility design to support growing compute demand across MENA.
Malaysia’s data centre sector is expanding rapidly with new hyperscale and campus developments in Cyberjaya and Selangor, highlighting rising regional demand for cloud infrastructure and AI-driven capacity across Southeast Asia.
The UAE is advancing a technology strategy that combines innovation, governance and security, positioning advanced technologies as a foundation for economic resilience, digital sovereignty and global technological leadership.
Oman has launched a national capability programme to develop local expertise in satellite engineering and space technology, supporting industrial diversification and innovation goals aligned with Oman Vision 2040.