Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
MRI Software won the Dubai Tech Expansion Award at the 2026 Global PropTech & ConTech Awards, recognising its growth and AI-driven innovation across the Middle East real estate sector. The company supports over 150 regional organisations in modernising operations, improving compliance, and accelerating digital transformation.
Nepal imported 1.41 million smartphones worth Rs. 26.86 billion in the first seven months of FY 2025/26, marking a 40.56 percent rise in value and 15.3 percent growth in volume year-on-year. China remained the dominant supplier, accounting for 85 percent of total imports.
Beyon Connect has signed an agreement with Mubasher Capital to implement EKEY for Business, Bahrain’s national digital identity and eKYC platform. The partnership will enable secure biometric authentication and digital onboarding, enhancing compliance, reducing fraud risks, and improving customer experience in the financial sector.
SK Telecom has detailed its roadmap toward 6G, positioning it as an AI-native evolution beyond 5G. The strategy focuses on intelligent network automation, satellite integration, sustainability and global standardisation. With commercial rollout targeted around 2030, the operator aims to build advanced infrastructure through phased upgrades and ecosystem collaboration.
LYNEports and AVAS have partnered to deploy AI-driven digital twin technology for vertiport planning and advanced air mobility projects in Oman. The collaboration supports Vision 2040 and strengthens national readiness for emerging aerial mobility infrastructure.
Raqami Islamic Digital Bank has launched as Pakistan’s first fully Islamic digital bank operating entirely on JazzWorld’s Tier III-certified Garaj domestic cloud, setting a benchmark for secure, scalable and regulation-compliant cloud-based financial services.
Saudi Arabia is reportedly considering routing the East to Med Data Corridor through Syria instead of Israel, reflecting shifting regional dynamics and growing focus on digital infrastructure linking the Gulf to Europe.
Pakistan and Algeria are exploring deeper investment cooperation in energy, mining and digital sectors, with a planned MoU between SIFC and Algeria’s investment agency. Talks also covered smart agriculture and digital governance, supporting Pakistan’s push for long-term foreign investment.
e&’s stake in Vodafone has risen to 17.005% due to Vodafone’s share buyback programme, while its total holdings remain at 3.94 billion shares. The move strengthens e&’s global exposure strategy, following its initial $4.4bn investment in 2022.
Suse has acquired Ohio-based Losant to expand its Edge portfolio into full-stack Industrial IoT capabilities. The deal strengthens Suse’s Tiny Edge strategy, integrating AI, device orchestration and open process automation to enable real-time industrial insights and hybrid AI execution at scale.