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
Indonesia has signed an MoU with Indosat, ITA, and Tsinghua University to establish an AI Application Cooperation Center, focusing on education, healthcare, and agriculture. Scheduled to launch early next year, the initiative supports Indonesia’s Golden 2045 vision, strengthens China–Indonesia AI ties, and advances inclusive digital transformation.
Qatar’s Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) has joined the Qatar Investment and Innovation Conference 2025 as Strategic Partner. The event will focus on entrepreneurship, digital transformation, and AI-driven solutions, aligning with Qatar’s national strategies and reinforcing its role as a regional innovation hub.
Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy showcased its Business in Dubai platform at Seoul’s Try Everything 2025, arranging 86 meetings and supporting seven Dubai startups. It also promoted Expand North Star 2025 in Dubai, where South Korean participation has more than doubled, reinforcing the emirate’s role as a global hub for startups and investors.
Amazon has opened its first fulfillment centre in Abu Dhabi in partnership with ADIO. The facility boosts logistics, reduces delivery times, expands product selection, and empowers SMEs, reinforcing Abu Dhabi’s role as a regional digital commerce and investment hub.
Oman Towers’ strategic partnership with Brookfield marks a milestone for Oman’s telecom sector, injecting global expertise, capital, and operational scale. It strengthens digital infrastructure, aligns with national growth goals, and unlocks opportunities for entrepreneurs and investors to tap into rising demand for connectivity-driven services.
Jordan imported 1.17 million mobile phones worth JD106 million in the first eight months of 2025, reflecting stable value but fewer units due to higher average prices. Mobile imports have declined steadily since 2020, a trend linked to the 16% tax on devices, which continues to suppress sales.
Iraq has signed a landmark deal with Nokia International to establish its first government-run commercial data centers. The project, set for Al-Tansar and Al-Rashid sites, will safeguard citizens’ and companies’ data domestically, boost digital sovereignty, and deliver internationally compliant, secure infrastructure for both public and private sectors.
Egypt plans to produce 9 million mobile phones in 2025, nearly triple last year’s output, with exports set to start soon. Alongside this, the country has launched the second phase of its AI strategy, focusing on stronger computing infrastructure, startup support, and data governance.
Bangladesh’s SIM re-registration process has seen 7.33 crore out of 13.08 crore active SIMs completed, but operators face overwhelming demand at registration points. Grameenphone and Banglalink have requested deadline extensions, citing the large backlog of unregistered SIMs still pending under BTRC’s directive.
Algérie Télécom has launched Idoom Medium Business, a flexible high-speed internet offer tailored to SMEs, startups, and retailers. With subscription tiers ranging from 200 Mbps to 1.6 Gbps, the service empowers Algeria’s economic backbone with the reliable digital infrastructure needed to drive productivity and growth.