Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Morocco has joined the world’s top 15 automotive producers, reaching one million vehicles in 2025. Backed by Renault, Stellantis, and major port infrastructure, the Kingdom is Africa’s automotive leader and a growing competitor to Europe, combining investment appeal with a skilled workforce.
Egypt’s handset market will grow from $2.5B in 2025 to $4.8B by 2031, driven by local assembly and policy incentives. Imports of finished phones have plunged, while major brands invest locally. Scaling production can boost exports, cut costs, and fuel digital inclusion across Africa and MENA.
Ethio Telecom and Huawei have deployed Africa’s first Solar-on-Tower solution in Ethiopia, enabling telecom sites to run four hours on solar daily and cut diesel use by 40%. The innovation addresses urban space limits and paves the way for greener, low-carbon telecom networks across Africa.
TPConnects has partnered with Lufthansa City Center International to introduce its Iris platform across 320+ agencies worldwide. The collaboration will empower LCC agencies with NDC-enabled, LCC, and EDIFACT content via a unified platform, driving digital transformation and strengthening global travel distribution.
Saudi Arabia and Syria are rapidly expanding economic ties after hosting the Saudi-Syrian Partnership and Investment Forum in Jeddah. With trade expected to hit SR2 billion in 2025 and investment agreements surging to SR24 billion, both nations are deepening cooperation in reconstruction, real estate, and key growth sectors.
Tele Digital Services, part of Ramesh Corp, has become a Google Workspace Sell Partner under Google Cloud’s Partner Advantage programme. Offering local payments, instant licences, and technical support, the company has already onboarded 50+ businesses in Nepal, helping them transition from cPanel-based systems to cloud-based productivity tools.
Jordan’s industrial exports grew by 6.3% in the first five months of 2025, reaching JD3.291 billion. Growth was led by the construction industries sector, while wood and furniture exports declined. Chemical industries, leather, knitting, and engineering sectors topped the export values.
Swisslog has launched its IntraMove AMR series, AI-powered autonomous mobile robots capable of carrying up to 3,000 kg. Featuring advanced navigation, modular designs, and seamless integration with warehouse systems, the robots enhance flexibility, safety, and scalability for industries such as e-commerce, food, and manufacturing.
Heavy rains in Sindh disabled over 2,500 telecom towers, cutting mobile and internet access for thousands of users. PTA restored 1,800 towers within 24 hours, with most of Karachi’s services back online. The incident underscores the risks posed to telecom infrastructure by extreme weather.
Omantel is rebranding to become Oman’s national technology powerhouse, expanding beyond telecom into AI, cloud, IoT, and smart city solutions. Backed by 5G, fibre, and subsea cables, it aims to position Oman as a regional digital hub, offering major opportunities for investors and businesses aligned with Vision 2040.