Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Pakistan is launching its first National IT Industry Census to build a verified database of the country’s IT and IT-enabled services sector. Led by PSEB, the initiative will support data-driven policymaking, improve export and skills planning, and help identify growth opportunities across regions and technology specializations.
Huawei’s smart campus deployment at Balqa Applied University delivers high-speed Wi-Fi and a robust switching backbone to support hybrid learning and medical education. The project improves network stability, security, and scalability, positioning BAU to expand SD-WAN and smart campus services across its multi-campus environment.
Global internet traffic grew 19% in 2025, driven by increased online activity, expanding satellite connectivity, and a sharp rise in AI bot traffic. Cloudflare reports that AI crawlers now generate over 4% of HTML requests, highlighting growing pressure on internet infrastructure as digital dependence deepens.
Batelco by Beyon has partnered with Cisco to modernise its IP Backbone infrastructure, introducing advanced routing, automation, and intelligent monitoring. The upgrade aims to improve network performance, enable AI-driven operations, and support future technologies such as 5G-Advanced, 6G readiness, IoT, and cloud-native services in Bahrain.
Saudi Arabia has achieved a 99% rating in security technology, ranking among the world’s top countries, according to the CEO of the Quality of Life Program. Advanced digital security systems, rapid emergency response, and smart public services have significantly improved safety, efficiency, and quality of life across the Kingdom.
Ooredoo Qatar powered connectivity for major international events hosting over 1.5 million attendees, handling more than 300TB of data and six million calls with 99.99% reliability. Advanced 5G, AI-driven optimisation, and dedicated operations centres ensured seamless, high-capacity performance during peak demand.
Nepal Telecom has grown its GSM, mobile broadband, and FTTH user base, serving over 15.8 million customers nationwide. Strong 4G adoption, expanding fiber coverage across all districts, and plans for 5G rollout are reinforcing NTC’s leadership in Nepal’s telecom market.
A major telecom company’s decision to cut 125 jobs has sparked debate in Oman over responsible corporate restructuring and private-sector job security. Economists say the move highlights the need to balance efficiency with talent retention, skills development, and the broader signals such actions send to the national labour market.
TECOM Group has launched Phase 4 of Innovation Hub at Dubai Internet City, a Dhs615 million project adding 263,000 sq ft of Grade-A office space. Scheduled for completion in 2028, the expansion supports rising demand from global technology firms and reinforces Dubai’s position as a regional digital economy hub.
Rakiza has raised $1 billion from global investors to support Oman’s infrastructure development, funding projects across food security, telecoms, ports, and energy. Backed by OIA, the fund is now shifting focus toward digital infrastructure and data centres while preparing a second, larger fund for regional growth.