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
Yassir acquires Kawarizmi to build a retail media and ad-tech ecosystem across EMEA, leveraging first-party data and programmatic capabilities to expand monetisation and global brand partnerships.
Pakistan’s $510M 5G auction aims to ease 4G congestion and reshape telecom competition. Operators now shift focus to network upgrades and performance, with future 5G rollout expected to begin in major cities before expanding nationwide.
Bangladesh has launched free Wi-Fi at Saidpur Airport as part of a national initiative to expand public internet access. The programme aims to introduce free connectivity at airports, railway stations, and other busy locations to improve digital access and public services.
Ooredoo Qatar has launched the Eid Device Festival 2026, a two-week promotional campaign offering special pricing on iPhone 17 models and savings of up to 80% on selected devices. Customers also receive 1,000 additional Nojoom Points, with offers available across Ooredoo stores, Starlink outlets and the Ooredoo eShop.
Globe Telecom has introduced free roaming bundles and communication support for overseas Filipino workers in the Middle East amid regional tensions. The assistance includes calls, SMS and data for users in several countries, along with load credits and bill adjustments for customers in Iran and Iraq.
Schneider Electric has teamed up with Tradeling to launch its electrical and industrial automation products on the UAE’s largest B2B digital platform. This partnership enables faster, more transparent access to infrastructure solutions for regional businesses. By combining Schneider’s engineering expertise with Tradeling’s logistics and digital reach, the duo is accelerating the UAE’s transition toward a fully digitalized industrial economy.
Etisalat by e& and Samsung have introduced the “ALL-IN TV” bundle in the UAE, starting at AED 109/month. The package combines a Samsung Vision AI Smart TV with four major streaming services, professional installation, and a 24-month upgrade cycle. A massive billboard campaign currently spans major interstate highways, targeting commuters with a simplified, “all-in-one” digital lifestyle solution.
Humain, a subsidiary of the Public Investment Fund (PIF), is spearheading Saudi Arabia’s transition into a global AI hub. By securing 211 land plots and deploying cutting-edge Qualcomm hardware, the company is building the “Humain Core”—a gigawatt-scale infrastructure designed for high-performance inferencing and sovereign AI development, including the “Allam” Arabic language model.
Orange Morocco and ZTE have debuted the Livebox 7, the world’s first commercial router using the open-source prplOS 4.0. Featuring Wi-Fi 7 and a modular software architecture, the device allows third-party app integration, starting with Bitdefender security. Morocco serves as the lead market before a broader European rollout.
Algeria is leveraging its massive solar potential to become a leading green energy exporter to Europe. Key projects include the Medlink cable to Italy and the SouthH2 green hydrogen corridor. With 15,000 MW targeted by 2035, the nation is also integrating renewables to power domestic digital infrastructure and hyperscale data centers.