Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Umniah by Beyon has appointed Yusuf Sater as Chief Technical Officer and Dina Aldaoud as Executive Director of Brand and Corporate Communications. The appointments strengthen the company’s leadership as it advances its transformation into a modern digital telecom operator and reinforces its role in Jordan’s digital ecosystem.
Bangladesh’s digital transformation must now move beyond access to competitiveness. Digital Bangladesh 2.0 focuses on human capital, intelligent governance, advanced fintech, and trusted digital systems to shift the country from technology use to technology production, positioning it as a competitive player in the global digital economy.
VOLZ has secured nearly $5 million in the largest local-currency funding round ever for an Algerian startup, marking a milestone for the country’s travel-tech and venture ecosystem. The round enabled the first exit of the Algerian Startup Fund and will support VOLZ’s regional expansion and new corporate travel services.
e& delivered strong first-half 2025 results, driven by revenue growth, expanding subscriber numbers, and large-scale investments in AI, 5G, and digital services. The Group advanced national digital infrastructure, strengthened enterprise and consumer offerings, and reinforced global leadership in connectivity, fintech, media, and customer experience.
Pakistan remains the world’s top country for searches related to explicit content, but enforcement actions by the PTA have reduced actual viewership, according to its chairman. The regulator has blocked 1.3 million websites, cited legal challenges from conflicting court orders, and highlighted Pakistan’s improved cybersecurity readiness.
Amnah Energy has signed an MoU to supply green hydrogen to Meranti’s proposed green iron DRI plant in Oman. The deal connects gigawatt-scale renewable hydrogen production with low-carbon steel inputs, reinforcing Oman’s position as a regional hub for green energy and industrial decarbonisation.
Movandi has been selected under Saudi Arabia’s NTDP Relocate initiative, marking its expansion into the Kingdom and reinforcing its role in next-generation wireless innovation. Through partnerships with the National Semiconductor Hub, Movandi will support advanced connectivity, semiconductor development, and AI-ready infrastructure aligned with Vision 2030.
e& UAE is accelerating the commercialization of 5G-Advanced by deploying nationwide standalone coverage, launching network slicing, and achieving record-breaking speeds. The strategy strengthens monetization, supports AI-ready services, and positions the operator for future 6G evolution while enhancing smart city and enterprise connectivity.
Thales has deepened its partnership with Arab International Optronics to support Egypt’s technology sovereignty through joint training, defence innovation, surveillance systems, and supply chain integration. The expanded collaboration aims to strengthen local industrial capabilities, develop national talent, and position Egypt as a regional hub for advanced, locally produced technologies.
Pakistan’s IT minister says Zong’s new Islamabad data centre represents a major step in strengthening national digital infrastructure. With 5G and satellite internet services in the pipeline, expanded fibre connectivity, AI-driven cloud development, and the launch of a digital corridor under CPEC, Pakistan is positioning itself for accelerated digital transformation and future-ready connectivity.