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 has launched its first mobile genetic research laboratory to support biodiversity studies across all governorates. The facility enables on-site analysis of plant, animal, marine, and microbial samples, accelerating research, improving data quality, and supporting Oman Vision 2040’s goals for innovation, sustainability, and a knowledge-based economy.
Horizon Egypt has partnered with Hikvision to deploy AI-powered smart city technologies across key real estate developments. The initiative introduces integrated security, access, and city management systems designed to improve operational efficiency, sustainability, and quality of life, reinforcing the shift toward intelligent urban communities in Egypt.
Zain Omantel International and Zain Kuwait enabled a Guinness World Record-setting remote surgery between Kuwait and Brazil using ultra-low latency connectivity. Achieving just 199ms latency over 12,000km, the project demonstrates how advanced, resilient digital infrastructure can support real-time medical innovation at global scale.
Honor’s new Bangladesh factory signals a strategic shift toward local smartphone manufacturing, aiming to boost device availability and digital adoption. Built with Smart Technologies, the facility integrates AI-driven production systems and supports national goals to increase smartphone penetration and strengthen the country’s technology manufacturing base.
Propeller has launched Kernel Camp, an eight-week San Francisco residency for early-stage MENA founders building AI infrastructure and core software. Running in April–May 2026, the programme offers product support, mentorship, full cost coverage, and direct access to Silicon Valley’s deep-tech ecosystem.
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.