Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Wipro won a multi-year contract to implement a Smart Meter Data Management system for Saudi Electric Company’s National Grid SA. The project aims to improve grid stability, forecasting, fault detection, and operational efficiency, supporting Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 goals.
VA Tech Wabag won a SAR 1.02 billion contract to build a 300 MLD seawater reverse osmosis desalination plant in Yanbu, Saudi Arabia. This project strengthens Saudi Vision 2030 goals and showcases Wabag’s leadership in large-scale water technology solutions.
Pakistan has produced 14.24 million mobile phones locally in H1 2025, reducing imports to 0.86 million. Supported by government policies and Chinese investments, domestic manufacturing now dominates, with strong demand for affordable keypad phones and growing smartphone production.
Oman’s Sohar Port partners with HYNAT SA to develop a natural hydrogen ecosystem, focusing on production, logistics, storage, and market demand. This initiative supports the nation’s clean energy transition and positions Sohar as a sustainable energy gateway aligned with Vision 2040.
KUNA’s engagement with Huawei highlights its focus on adopting advanced digital tools and training to enhance media production and audience interaction. By partnering with a leading tech firm, KUNA aims to boost its editorial and technical capabilities, ensuring it stays at the forefront of digital media innovation in the region.
Maxis partners with Aduna to provide developers access to standardized network APIs like SIM swap and KYC verification, boosting secure digital innovation in Malaysia. This builds on Aduna’s global multi-operator API platform and complements partnerships like Bridge Alliance.
Wipro wins multi-year contract to deploy smart meter data management system for Saudi Electric Company – National Grid, enhancing grid stability, forecasting, maintenance, and operational efficiency in line with Saudi Vision 2030.
Bangladesh TowerCo Association formed to unify tower companies, advocating for telecom reforms and better infrastructure to accelerate digital inclusion and 5G readiness.
Turkey’s draft energy agreement proposal to Iraq seeks to renew cooperation amid the ending of the Kirkuk-Ceyhan pipeline deal in 2026. Despite arbitration disputes and pipeline shutdowns since 2023, both nations aim to revive oil flows linked to strategic regional infrastructure projects.
AVEVA is powering Protium’s digital transformation in green hydrogen, enabling faster development, improved reliability, and greater sustainability through an advanced industrial intelligence platform featuring a digital twin and optimized operations.