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
Pakistan recorded its highest-ever monthly IT exports of $366 million in September 2025, a 25% increase year-on-year. Growth was driven by global expansion, relaxed forex retention rules, and currency stability. IT exports for Q1 FY2025 reached $1.06 billion, setting strong momentum toward the $5 billion FY2026 target.
Zong has launched a nationwide initiative to localize global lithium battery safety standards, ensuring telecom network reliability through research, testing, and collaboration with local labs. The company aims to set an industry-wide benchmark for safety, sustainability, and energy efficiency in Pakistan’s telecom sector.
A global outage hit Amazon Web Services (AWS), disrupting major platforms including Amazon Prime, Fortnite, and Snapchat. The issue originated in AWS’s US-East-1 region in Virginia before engineers began restoring operations. The incident highlighted growing concerns over global cloud reliability and cybersecurity resilience.
EDOTCO Bangladesh has installed the country’s first fibre-reinforced polymer (FRP) telecom tower in Gopalganj. Lighter and corrosion-resistant, the FRP structure enables faster installation, lower maintenance, and greener deployment, reinforcing Bangladesh’s digital infrastructure sustainability goals.
Bahrain has launched a tender for the 100MW Bilaj Al Jazayer Solar Project under a public-private partnership model. Due by 2027, the project supports Bahrain’s goal to generate 20% of its electricity from renewables by 2035, with strict eligibility and financing criteria for bidders.
Du and NextGenAI have expanded their Nvidia-powered AI supercluster in Dubai to 13+MW, enhancing AI compute capacity and energy efficiency through liquid cooling. The move cements du’s leadership in regional AI infrastructure and supports sovereign AI initiatives, including a new AI Park and National Hybrid AI platform.
Libya’s telecom company LITC joined the announcement of the Medusa Submarine Cable’s arrival in Marseille, marking a milestone in linking Europe and North Africa. The 8,700 km project positions Libya as a future digital hub connecting Africa to Europe through secure, high-speed communications.
InfraX, a subsidiary of Digital DEWA, has partnered with MEA-Comm to accelerate industrial IoT and smart city innovation in the UAE. The collaboration focuses on AI, edge computing, and digital twin solutions to enhance automation, operational efficiency, and sustainable Industry 4.0 growth.
EDOTCO Bangladesh has deployed the country’s first fibre-reinforced polymer telecom tower in Gopalganj. The lightweight, corrosion-resistant design allows faster installation, lower maintenance costs, and greater sustainability, marking a major leap in the nation’s digital infrastructure development.
Bahrain Post has launched mobile postal services to improve accessibility and convenience across all governorates. The initiative brings essential postal and delivery services directly to communities, aligning with Bahrain’s strategy for nationwide service modernization and digital transformation.