Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
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.
FBR Cables has opened a MAD 200 million fiber optic cable plant in Berrechid, boosting annual capacity to 70,000 kilometers and covering around 60% of Morocco’s national demand. The facility strengthens industrial sovereignty, creates jobs, and supports regional exports to African markets.
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.