Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Huawei and African telecom operators launched the Northern Africa Digital Operation Transformation Pioneer Club 2.0 at OTF 2026 in Barcelona, focusing on AI-driven digital transformation, intelligent operations, and new growth opportunities for the region’s telecom sector.
A fire at a key AWS data centre in Dubai disrupted cloud services in the UAE after objects struck the facility during regional military escalation. Two other availability zones remained operational, limiting broader impact. The incident highlights cloud resilience and geopolitical infrastructure risks.
Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met with Moutaz and Ramez Al-Khayyat of Qatar’s Power International Holding to discuss joint projects in energy and telecommunications. PIH plans to expand in Kazakhstan by acquiring Mobile Telecom Service (Tele2), aiming to modernize telecom infrastructure, improve service quality, and increase accessibility for citizens. Both sides committed to further investment cooperation.
Vodafone Oman leverages Red Hat OpenShift to unify IT infrastructure, lower costs, improve 5G service delivery, and enable AI-driven operations, targeting full cloud-native workloads by 2028.
Grameenphone and Proton introduced the Proton Jet 4G Cloud Phone in Bangladesh, offering built-in MyGP, CloudChat video calls, and easy internet access. Launch buyers receive 1GB free internet for seven days, promoting connectivity and access to digital services.
Mercedes-Benz Egypt has secured IoT licenses to launch connected car services under the Digital Egypt strategy. The initiative enables smart features such as navigation, tracking, and emergency assistance while ensuring data protection. The move supports Egypt’s digital transformation and strengthens its position as a regional hub for smart mobility technologies.
Turkcell has teamed up with Huawei to launch a Wi-Fi Sensing solution in Europe using CSI technology. The system detects real-time human presence, enhances lighting, security, and energy efficiency, and supports health monitoring. The partnership aims to advance smart living by turning Wi-Fi networks into intelligent, adaptive systems.
Egypt signs agreements with Telecom Egypt, e& Egypt, and NTRA to strengthen mobile services, attract investments, and enhance digital infrastructure. The initiatives align with the government’s strategy to develop the communications sector and support economic growth, while improving service quality and collaboration among telecom operators.
Qatar’s Power International Holding plans to expand into Kazakhstan’s telecom market through the acquisition of Tele2. President Tokayev welcomed the move, highlighting its potential to modernize infrastructure, improve service quality, and strengthen broader Kazakh-Qatari investment cooperation in energy and telecommunications.
Pakistani freelancers earned $557 million in six months, driven by strong global demand for tech services and supportive policy reforms. With 2.37 million professionals contributing, the country’s digital workforce is accelerating IT exports and positioning freelancing as a key pillar of Pakistan’s economic growth.