Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
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.
Qatar Airways has equipped over 100 aircraft with Starlink Wi-Fi, marking a significant leap in in-flight connectivity, while Emirates targets full fleet deployment by 2027. The move sets a new industry benchmark for high-speed, uninterrupted internet in the skies.
Infosys’ AI-First GCC Model helps enterprises transform their capability centers into scalable AI innovation hubs. Combining platform expertise, talent development, and lifecycle management, the new model enables faster digital transformation while enhancing operational efficiency and competitiveness across industries.
Prime Minister Madbouly meets ICT trainees and startups at Cairo ICT to assess the success of digital skills programs and support Egypt’s expanding innovation ecosystem aligned with national ICT development goals.
Oman Airports becomes the first globally to adopt WiFi 7, boosting passenger connectivity and preparing terminals for the GCC’s upcoming single-checkpoint travel system requiring faster, secure, and high-capacity data handling.
This expansion boosts the UAE’s sovereign AI and cloud infrastructure, supports national digital economy goals, and creates new opportunities in high-tech skills and innovation, reinforcing the UAE’s position as a regional digital leader.