Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Oman is strengthening its role as a regional investment hub through regulatory reform, digital government services, and investor-friendly policies aligned with Vision 2040. Simplified company setup, low costs, and rising FDI reflect growing confidence in the Sultanate’s business environment.
Nepal is targeting Rs 300 billion in annual IT exports by easing overseas investment rules and simplifying profit repatriation. Regulatory reforms, rising global demand, and a growing remote workforce are positioning the IT sector as a major driver of jobs, exports, and long-term digital economic growth.
Orange Jordan closed 2025 with major advances in network expansion, digital services, data centers, financial inclusion, and skills development, reinforcing its role as a responsible digital leader supporting Jordan’s digital transformation through innovation, sustainability, and strong community engagement.
Bahrain has started construction of a 100MW solar power plant at Al Dur, expanding renewable capacity as part of its energy transition strategy. The grid-connected project supports national goals to diversify energy sources and raise renewables to 20 per cent of the power mix by 2035.
Nigeria’s telecom industry is expected to enter a strong expansion phase in 2026 after a year of consolidation, driven by rising data demand, regulatory stability, and new government-led digital infrastructure initiatives, according to ATCON.
Oman is advancing clean energy and electric vehicle technologies to cut emissions, diversify energy sources, and support sustainable economic growth. The strategy includes renewable energy investments, EV infrastructure development, and regulatory reforms aligned with national climate goals.
POCO is planning a return to Nepal in 2026 with new smartphones targeting the midrange and upper-midrange segments. The comeback aims to revive the brand’s value-driven strategy and increase competition in Nepal’s smartphone market.
Iraq ranked second for Jordan’s tech-related exports in 2025, with shipments reaching $1.74 billion and growing over 10 percent year on year. The data highlights Iraq’s rising role as a key trade partner for Jordan’s industrial and technology sectors.
Engro has acquired over 10,000 telecom towers from Deodar through a $475 million fully Shariah-compliant financing structure. The deal strengthens local ownership of telecom infrastructure and supports cost-efficient shared tower models aligned with Pakistan’s digital growth goals.
Egypt plans to scale local mobile phone manufacturing to 15 million units and begin exports, supported by growing local value creation and international brand participation. The initiative is part of a wider ICT strategy focused on digital exports, skills development, nationwide fibre rollout, and post-5G network expansion.