Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Nepal Telecom’s 18th AGM approved a NPR 30 dividend and outlined major expansion plans, including nationwide fiber growth and upcoming 5G rollout. Despite fierce competition, NTC reported strong revenues and reaffirmed its focus on remote connectivity, digital inclusion, and large-scale infrastructure projects.
Bangladesh has launched its first public-sector shared GPU cloud, integrating over 20 NVIDIA GPUs to support AI research, higher education, and machine learning. The platform offers supercomputing-scale performance for universities and institutions, enabling model training, simulations, and inference without private infrastructure.
Bangladesh expects mobile phone prices to fall after import duties were reduced, but Faiz Ahmad Taiyeb says coordinated action from regulators is needed for savings to reach consumers. He urged patience due to production lead times and defended ongoing telecom reforms, calling them foundational for the country’s digital economy.
TotalEnergies and Bahrain’s Bapco Energies have launched BxT Trading, a 50-50 venture focused on trading output from the Sitra refinery. The partnership strengthens Bahrain’s downstream capabilities, expands TotalEnergies’ Middle East footprint, and aligns with refinery expansion plans exceeding 400,000 barrels per day.
Arcapita partners with Cloud Capital to acquire a 21MW data centre in Minneapolis, with plans to expand it to 31MW. The facility is leased to a sovereign AI and cloud provider, targeting surging demand from AI, cloud, and enterprise transformation while delivering stable, income-generating digital infrastructure exposure.
BTCL has reduced registration and renewal fees for .bd second- and third-level domains by 36 percent, making national web addresses more affordable. The revised pricing lowers costs for startups, businesses, and individuals seeking an online presence, while continuing to operate under existing BTRC regulations.
Dr. Sultan Al Jaber opened ADSW 2026 by framing AI as a transformative force dependent on energy. He warned of surging data centre demand, urged pragmatic growth, and positioned the UAE as a long-term leader balancing hydrocarbons with renewables, anchored by Masdar’s global clean energy legacy.
Pakistan’s Prime Minister met Ericsson leadership to explore deeper collaboration in next-generation connectivity, including 5G, digital skills, and financial inclusion. The engagement reinforces Pakistan’s openness to foreign technology partners and highlights Ericsson’s long-standing role in strengthening the country’s telecom infrastructure.
Ncell has written to Nepal’s Prime Minister warning that inconsistent telecom policies and unequal treatment are undermining investor confidence. The company cites discriminatory licence terms, high costs, and regulatory uncertainty, urging policy reform to ensure fair treatment, protect digital services, and sustain long-term investment in Nepal’s telecom sector.
Azercell has introduced new roaming internet packages offering flexible data options for international travellers. With bundles ranging from 500 MB to 10 GB, the plans provide cost-efficient, short- and long-term connectivity across more than 100 countries, supporting uninterrupted personal and professional communication abroad.