Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Algeria’s Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications has commissioned 17,000 new FTTH lines and activated three new Mobilis stations in Masila, with 28,000 more fiber lines and 10 additional stations underway. The rollout strengthens digital connectivity and supports Algeria’s wider digital transformation goals.
NextEra, a JV between LTIMindtree and Aramco Digital, has partnered with ServiceNow to drive digital transformation in Saudi Arabia and MENA. The collaboration will launch AI-powered platforms, localized Arabic solutions, and workforce training hubs, targeting energy, BFSI, public sector, and giga project sectors.
Saudi Arabia has launched a mobile lab for real-time analysis of soil, water, and plants to support afforestation and land rehabilitation. The project will enhance the Kingdom’s Saudi Green Initiative targets of planting 10 billion trees and restoring 40 million hectares of land.
LOLC Advanced Technologies has partnered with Corsair Group International to expand its Kerawalapitiya waste-to-fuel plant, boosting capacity to process 12 million kg of plastic waste annually. The upgraded facility will produce ISCC PLUS-certified pyrolysis oil, driving Sri Lanka’s circular economy and positioning the country as a regional leader in sustainable waste management.
Hexaware is investing in Sri Lanka to build AI-driven talent and solutions, starting with a focused 30-member team and plans to scale. Through early-career and mid-career programmes, the company aims to reskill professionals, embed AI into delivery, and support Sri Lanka’s emergence as a global services hub.
Oman’s Jinan Tech project has entered its implementation phase, constructing traditional, IoT-based, and hybrid greenhouse models to enhance sustainable farming. Led by Sultan Qaboos University with industry partners, the initiative will later provide training for farmers, students, and SMEs to maximize its nationwide impact.
Pakistan’s telecom operators and GSMA have urged the government to ease 5G spectrum auction terms, citing high spectrum costs and risks to investment. They demanded lower reserve prices, rupee-based fees, flexible payment terms, and duty-free imports, warning that delays could cost the economy up to $4.3 billion in five years.
Pakistan’s telecom industry and GSMA have urged the government to adopt an investment-friendly approach to the upcoming 5G auction. Proposals include lower spectrum prices, rupee-based payments, duty-free imports, and flexible terms to spur digital transformation, reduce network congestion, and expand inclusion across the country.
Orange Jordan, ISSF, and PSUT celebrated the graduation of 14 startups from the 2nd and 3rd cohorts of the Orange AI Incubator, Jordan’s first incubator dedicated to AI projects. Backed by HRH Princess Sumaya, the program equips entrepreneurs with skills, networks, and funding opportunities to drive AI-powered growth and digital transformation.
EGYPTAIR has partnered with Huawei to modernise corporate travel and embed AI-driven ICT solutions across its operations. The agreement designates EGYPTAIR as Huawei’s preferred airline while introducing Smartcom-powered infrastructure upgrades, streamlined services, and enhanced in-flight experiences, positioning Egypt as a regional hub for business and digital aviation.