Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Vodafone Egypt plans to participate in Egypt’s 2026–2032 digital infrastructure programme, securing new spectrum to expand network capacity and support rising data demand as the country advances its long-term connectivity and digital growth strategy.
UAE and Tunisia data centre initiatives are prioritising AI-driven energy efficiency and sustainable infrastructure, combining advanced cooling optimisation, renewable energy integration, and next-generation AI facility design to support growing compute demand across MENA.
Malaysia’s data centre sector is expanding rapidly with new hyperscale and campus developments in Cyberjaya and Selangor, highlighting rising regional demand for cloud infrastructure and AI-driven capacity across Southeast Asia.
The UAE is advancing a technology strategy that combines innovation, governance and security, positioning advanced technologies as a foundation for economic resilience, digital sovereignty and global technological leadership.
Oman has launched a national capability programme to develop local expertise in satellite engineering and space technology, supporting industrial diversification and innovation goals aligned with Oman Vision 2040.
Cihan Bank has partnered with CTM360 to strengthen cybersecurity and digital risk protection, enhancing brand protection and threat detection capabilities to support secure digital banking services across Iraq.
Vodafone IoT and Hyundai Motor Group have partnered to deploy compliant in-car connectivity across key Middle Eastern markets, enabling connected vehicle services through global IoT management, local network integration and scalable cross-border connectivity.
Vodafone IoT and Hyundai Motor Group have partnered to deploy connected car services across five Middle Eastern markets, enabling secure and compliant in-car connectivity through Global SIM technology while supporting the growth of software-defined vehicles and expanding IoT-driven mobility services across the region.
Ooredoo Group has partnered with Polystar to deploy a unified analytics platform across mobile and fixed networks, using AI and advanced data processing to improve network performance, operational efficiency and customer experience while supporting the operator’s broader digital transformation and 5G-driven analytics strategy.
Pakistan’s mobile phone industry is preparing for a mid-year 5G rollout, with local manufacturers aligning production and technology strategies, though adoption is expected to grow gradually as spectrum allocation, network deployment and handset affordability shape early market uptake across major urban centres.