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
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.
L3Harris and EDGE Group will collaborate on AI-enabled defence solutions, autonomous systems, and regional security programmes under a new MoU. The agreement strengthens EDGE’s product development pipeline, expands L3Harris’ Middle East footprint, and accelerates joint R&D to support the UAE’s growing defence ecosystem.
Ooredoo Qatar has launched ‘Office’, a unified bundle offering fiber internet, cloud telephony, IVR, mobile-enabled calling, and scalable add-ons for startups and SMEs. Available at 200 Mbps and 800 Mbps, the fully managed service supports multiple sectors and strengthens Ooredoo’s role in Qatar’s digital business ecosystem.
Egypt’s Prime Minister visited NTRA, Telecom Egypt, and Egypt Post at Cairo ICT 2025, reviewing major achievements including 5G licenses, Wi-Fi 6E rollout, eSIM growth, digital financial services, data centre expansion, and new national initiatives such as biometric e-KYC and Egypt’s first digital investment platform.
ADIA will sell 160.5 million Ooredoo shares, cutting its stake to about 5% and raising up to QAR2.09 billion. Ooredoo says the deal will broaden its investor base and improve liquidity as the operator continues to post strong financial performance across its nine international markets.
LinkedIn’s “My Vision 2030” competition encourages Saudi youth to showcase their role in national transformation while gaining access to mentorship, career development, and professional opportunities aligned with Vision 2030 priorities.