Saturday, 11 April 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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Egypt signs new nuclear cooperation agreement with Russia, including mobile reactors and technology transfer

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Egypt has signed a new nuclear cooperation agreement with Russia involving the production of mobile nuclear reactors, major technology-transfer initiatives and joint work on advanced engineering, 3D manufacturing and energy-storage systems. The partnership also supports localisation of nuclear components for the Dabaa plant, which will supply 12% of Egypt’s electricity and significantly cut gas use and emissions once operational.

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Bangladesh to host first CRM-led Growth Summit to tackle the tech sector’s “scale gap”

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Bangladesh’s first CRM-led Growth Summit will take place on December 9, hosted by HubXpert and HubSpot APAC. The event brings together 50 senior leaders to address the country’s “scale gap” by focusing on operational excellence, CRM-driven growth systems and data-centric leadership. With APAC insights, case studies and peer dialogues, the summit aims to strengthen Bangladesh’s next phase of digital and organisational maturity.

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Emirates launches free Starlink Wi-Fi on flights from the UAE to key Middle East destinations

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Emirates is rolling out free Starlink Wi-Fi across flights from the UAE to major Middle Eastern destinations, starting November 23. The airline will equip its entire fleet of 232 wide-body aircraft with SpaceX’s satellite technology by 2027, delivering high-speed, low-latency internet for streaming, video calls and productivity. The $5 billion upgrade strengthens Emirates’ leadership in premium digital connectivity and marks one of the largest Starlink aviation deployments in the region.

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Algerie Telecom launches incentive referral program to boost FTTH subscriptions

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Algerie Telecom has introduced a referral program via the My Idoom app to encourage FTTH adoption. Existing customers earn 10 days of free high-speed internet per referral, while new subscribers receive boosted speeds for their first month. The program supports customer loyalty and aligns with the company’s broader push to expand fiber coverage and improve connection quality across Algeria.

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Tawazun, EDGE, Lockheed Martin and Khalifa University sign LOI to build national chiplet-based microelectronics ecosystem in Abu Dhabi

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The UAE has taken a major step toward sovereign semiconductor capability through an LOI signed by Tawazun, EDGE, Khalifa University and Lockheed Martin to develop a national chiplet-based microelectronics ecosystem in Abu Dhabi. The initiative includes a 16-month semiconductor training programme with ASU, a new national research centre, and collaboration on mission-critical electronics for aerospace and defence. It reinforces UAE–US tech cooperation and supports long-term goals in innovation, localisation and advanced industrial capacity.

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Qatar Airways and Google Unveil World’s First In-Flight AI Film Production Challenge Powered by Starlink

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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.

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Orange Maroc Unveils 1.5 MW “Orange Tech” Data Center to Power Enterprise Digital Transformation

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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.

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Huawei Cloud Egypt Partners with Gold Net Trading to Accelerate Digital Transformation

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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.

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Vietnam’s FPT and FutureTEC Forge Exclusive Partnership to Accelerate Digital Transformation Across the Middle East

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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.

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