Wednesday, 10 June 2026

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

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Havelsan Expands Autonomous Systems and Digital Command Capabilities in Egypt, Targeting Wider African Defense Markets

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Havelsan used EDEX 2025 to unveil an expanded Egypt partnership built on C4ISR modernization, MATRA maritime-surveillance systems, and co-produced autonomous platforms. The strategy focuses on technology transfer, local manufacturing, and turning Egypt into a regional integration hub for African defense markets. Advanced simulation, unified command networks, and unmanned systems feature prominently in the plan.

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IAEA and Algeria Deepen Cooperation on Nuclear Energy, Water and Sustainable Development

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The IAEA and Algeria have signed a joint declaration to expand cooperation on nuclear energy, water management, and sustainable development. The partnership includes support for Small Modular Reactors for electricity and desalination, nuclear applications for agriculture and water security, and technical capacity building. The agreement strengthens Algeria’s long-term energy diversification, food security, and healthcare ambitions through peaceful nuclear technology.

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Ncell Begins Issuing Mobile Numbers Under New 971 Series

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Mobile operator Ncell has begun issuing numbers under a new 971 prefix after receiving approval from Nepal’s telecom regulator. The new range was introduced as the company’s existing number series approached exhaustion. Ncell has asked government bodies, banks, and service providers to update their systems to ensure seamless OTP delivery, digital transactions, and mobile-based services.

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Egypt Pushes Tech Growth Beyond Cairo with Regional Innovation Hubs

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Egypt is actively expanding its technology ecosystem beyond Cairo through a growing network of regional innovation hubs led by ITIDA. Cities like Mansoura are emerging as major centres for digital skills, startups, freelancing, and offshoring services. Supported by government programs and private-sector investment, this shift aims to decentralize tech growth, improve economic inclusion, and position Egypt as a competitive global digital services hub.

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Banglalink Unveils New Brand Identity to Signal Digital-First Transformation

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Banglalink has launched a new brand identity to reflect its transformation into a modern, customer-centric digital operator aligned with VEON’s global digital ambition. The refresh introduces a vibrant visual system, warmer tone of voice, and stronger focus on intuitive digital experiences. The company is also investing in network modernization and digital ecosystems to support Bangladesh’s growing digital economy.

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Amazon Egypt Expands Storage Capacity as Demand for Essentials and Local Products Surges

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Amazon Egypt has expanded its warehouse and storage footprint beyond 100,000 cubic metres as demand for essential goods continues to rise and local manufacturing gains momentum. According to Amazon Egypt’s General Manager, consumer behaviour has shifted toward food and basic household products, while locally produced goods are increasingly preferred for both quality and affordability. The expansion supports Amazon’s long-term growth strategy and aligns with Egypt’s broader push for financial inclusion, logistics development, and digital transformation. New payment solutions and SME integration are further strengthening the platform’s role in Egypt’s evolving e-commerce economy.

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EDOTCO Bangladesh and TSS Sign MoU to Strengthen Telecom Sustainability and Local Technical Capacity

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EDOTCO Bangladesh and TSS have partnered to launch a Battery Repair and Refurbishment Centre aimed at extending lithium-ion battery life, reducing e-waste, and building local technical expertise in telecom power systems. The collaboration combines EDOTCO’s global technical know-how with TSS’s industrial infrastructure and workforce. Government officials described the initiative as a key step toward improving network reliability, cutting import dependence, and strengthening sustainability across Bangladesh’s telecom sector. The partnership may later expand into battery assembly, smart poles, and IoT solutions.

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Beyon Submits $1.5bn Digital City Bahrain Master Plan for Government Approval

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Beyon has submitted the master plan for its $1.5 billion Digital City Bahrain project to the national urban planning authority for formal review. The large-scale development will combine commercial, education, R&D, residential, and lifestyle infrastructure at Beyon’s Hamala headquarters. The project is positioned as a national model for smart, sustainable, and innovation-driven urban development.

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Egypt’s One Circle Project charts its roadmap to 2026 after delivering major circular-ICT milestones

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Egypt’s One Circle project—launched in 2023 under the SWITCH2CE initiative—has demonstrated major progress in advancing circular ICT practices, with support from UNIDO, the European Union, the Government of Finland, and technology partners including Orange Group, Nokia, DSV, Upgrade, E-Tadweer and Cordon. Over two years, the project has transitioned circularity from theory to implementation.

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