Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Together, the collaborations position Manama IX as a more secure and scalable interconnection hub, reinforcing its role in supporting regional digital growth and enabling more efficient data exchange between local and international networks.
The modernization of the FOG infrastructure reflects ongoing regional efforts to strengthen digital backbone networks capable of supporting cloud adoption, enterprise services, and next-generation digital applications across the Gulf.
Kerno unveils UAE’s first enterprise-class IT manufacturing facility in Dubai Silicon Oasis, enabling local production of AI servers and enterprise infrastructure while strengthening technology sovereignty, divisions, and advanced manufacturing capabilities aligned with the country’s digital infrastructure ambitions.
Microsoft will launch its Saudi Arabia East Azure data centre region in Q4 2026, enabling local cloud and AI workloads with low latency and data residency while supporting Vision 2030 goals to build secure digital infrastructure and accelerate the Kingdom’s AI-driven economy.
KEMS Zajil Telecom and Huawei are collaborating to launch next-generation cloud services in Kuwait, focusing on secure, compliant, and scalable cloud infrastructure to support enterprise digital transformation, AI adoption, and sovereign data requirements across the country.
Wood Mackenzie analysts say the MENA region is rapidly emerging as a global solar hub, with solar capacity projected to reach 140GW by 2030 and manufacturing capacity expanding as countries invest in domestic supply chains to support large-scale renewable energy growth.
Opensignal’s latest report shows Pakistan’s mobile operators competing across different strengths, with Zong leading in speed and reliability, Jazz dominating coverage and 4G availability, Ufone excelling in gaming experience, and Telenor trailing as the market undergoes consolidation and rising data demand.
Microsoft will enable customers to run cloud workloads locally in Saudi Arabia from Q4 2026, strengthening the Kingdom’s AI and digital infrastructure ecosystem while supporting Vision 2030 goals around sovereign cloud, innovation, and large-scale AI adoption.
Northstar Telecom and Omnicomm have partnered to deploy fuel monitoring and telematics solutions in Bahrain, combining real-time analytics and fleet management technology to help businesses improve fuel efficiency, operational transparency, and overall fleet performance.
Jumia’s exit from Algeria signals a transition toward a more disciplined growth model, focusing on scalable markets and sustainable operations as the company reshapes its long-term strategy across Africa’s evolving e-commerce landscape.