Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Qatar Airways and Google produced two complete AI-generated films during a 15-hour flight using Starlink’s high-speed connectivity and Google’s Gemini and Veo 3.1 models. The Sky Studio Challenge showcases the future of in-flight creativity, proving that complex cloud workflows and full commercial production can now be completed before landing.
Orange Maroc has launched a 1.5 MW, solar-powered UPTIME-certified data center to drive Morocco’s B2B digital transformation. The operator is expanding cloud, AI, and cybersecurity offerings, strengthening enterprise services, and supporting national goals under Digital Morocco 2030 with major investments, 5G innovations, and sovereign AI capabilities.
Huawei Cloud Egypt and Gold Net Trading have partnered to modernize the company’s technology infrastructure using scalable cloud services, secure data platforms, and intelligent analytics. The collaboration aims to enhance efficiency, improve service delivery, support expansion, and accelerate digital transformation across Egypt’s trading sector, with Qualidev providing implementation support.
FPT and FutureTEC’s partnership strengthens digital transformation in Kuwait, Bahrain, and Jordan by combining global AI capabilities with trusted regional market presence. Focused on key industries—government, BFSI, oil and gas, aviation, and healthcare—the alliance supports the Middle East’s push for AI-driven growth, smart city development, and long-term digital modernization.
Algerie Telecom and ANGEM launched a practical fiber optic training program in Tlemcen to help young entrepreneurs build micro-enterprises in the optical fiber sector. The course combines theory, fieldwork, and FTTH installation training, supporting national efforts to expand digital skills, youth entrepreneurship, and Algeria’s fiber ecosystem.
TII and Space42 will jointly build the UAE’s first space-to-ground quantum communication network, developing a satellite-powered Quantum Key Distribution system to enable ultra-secure data exchange. The partnership accelerates national quantum innovation and strengthens the UAE’s leadership in future-ready, sovereign secure communications.
Space42 and EDGE have formed a sovereign Satcom manufacturing alliance to strengthen the UAE’s secure satellite communications ecosystem. By combining Space42’s satellite and manufacturing capabilities with EDGE’s secure communication technologies and cryptography, the partnership advances national space strategy and positions the UAE as a global leader in secure Satcom innovation.
Ooredoo Qatar played a central role at Rowad Qatar 2025, showcasing digital solutions that empower startups and SMEs, from connectivity and collaboration tools to customer engagement platforms. As Official Telecom Sponsor, Ooredoo reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening Qatar’s entrepreneurship ecosystem and supporting the country’s digital and economic transformation goals.
Morocco is now Africa’s most advanced EV market, with sales set to skyrocket 80% in 2025 and major global players like Renault and Tesla expanding local production. Supported by vast battery-material resources, billion-dollar investments, and generous incentives, Morocco is positioning itself as a continental hub for electric mobility—despite ongoing infrastructure gaps.
Viettel has signed an MoU with UAE’s EDGE to co-develop 5G, semiconductors, IoT, cybersecurity and defence technologies, while exploring OEM manufacturing in Vietnam for global markets.