Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Airattix has expanded into Nepal, bringing AI-powered storage and fulfilment solutions to an import-reliant and fragmented logistics market. With 30% quarterly growth, industry recognition, and a scalable digital-first model, the company is set to transform storage, relocation, and e-commerce fulfilment across South Asia.
JD.com has opened a new 10,000 sq m warehouse in Dubai’s Jafza, its sixth in the UAE. Operated by Jingdong Logistics, the site supports nearly 1 million items with a 99.9% on-time rate. The move boosts JD.com’s Middle East expansion, with a 70,000 sq m smart hub planned in Abu Dhabi.
talabat Egypt, in partnership with ITI, has completed its “Up-skilling Program,” training 50 students and graduates in data and software engineering. The initiative focused on bridging academic learning with market demands, equipping participants with hands-on skills, mentorship, and professional readiness to drive Egypt’s digital transformation.
Lenovo has appointed a new Saudi leadership team and confirmed its RHQ in Riyadh’s Al Majdoul Tower. Backed by its partnership with ALAT and a new 200,000 sqm manufacturing site, Lenovo will drive growth in line with Vision 2030, with initiatives projected to add USD 10 billion to non-oil GDP by 2030.
Turner & Townsend will manage project and cost services for du’s new 20,000 sqm hyperscale data centre in Dubai. The high-tech, LEED Gold-targeted facility will boost cloud and AI infrastructure, reinforcing the UAE’s position as a leading global hub for digital innovation.
Sama X, Starlink’s authorised reseller, is expanding satellite-powered internet across MENA, India, and Pakistan. Its hybrid LEO solutions bring low-latency, high-speed connectivity to underserved regions, enabling healthcare, education, logistics, and agriculture, while driving future-ready applications in AI, cloud, and autonomous systems.
Kalaam Telecom Group is marking the one-year anniversary of the Kalaam Iraq Transit route, developed with ITPC. The route has become a critical terrestrial link between the GCC and Europe, boosting resilience, reducing latency, and diversifying international connectivity for regional carriers and enterprises.
JD.com has opened a new 10,000 sq m warehouse in Dubai’s Jafza, its first direct UAE asset investment. Operated by Jingdong Logistics, the site supports nearly one million items and strengthens regional operations, as JD expands across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey with smart logistics hubs.
Desert Technologies and AlKhorayef Industries have partnered to accelerate Saudi Arabia’s smart infrastructure development. The collaboration will focus on joint projects, technology integration, and local manufacturing, supporting Vision 2030 goals of diversification, sustainability, and job creation while positioning the Kingdom as a hub for innovation.
Egypt’s ICT sector is rapidly expanding, with 74 outsourcing firms set to hire 60,000 specialists and the electronics industry on track to grow from 83 companies today to 120 by 2028. President El-Sisi has urged investment in 5G, advanced training, and AI strategies to strengthen Egypt’s role as a regional tech leader.