Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Al Mudhaibi Industrial City in Oman secured four new investment projects in H1 2025, showcasing its growing appeal as a manufacturing hub. The development aligns with Vision 2040 goals to diversify the economy, attract private-sector investors, and generate employment through industrial expansion.
MiroTech Group has partnered with SolarWinds as an official reseller and service provider in Iraq and Kurdistan. The deal enables MiroTech to deliver IT monitoring, performance, and cybersecurity solutions amid rising demand for digital infrastructure and government-led transformation initiatives in the country.
A consortium of PCCW Global, Sparkle, Telecom Egypt, and ZOI has launched the AAE-2 subsea cable project, linking Asia, Africa, and Europe via advanced subsea and terrestrial routes. The system will deliver unprecedented capacity, resilience, and scalability to meet global digital transformation and cloud connectivity demands.
Kalaam Carrier Solutions has renewed its three-year partnership with Riedel Networks to enhance mission-critical connectivity for motorsport events and enterprises across MENA. Anchored by Bahrain’s KNOT cable system, the partnership will expand infrastructure, interconnection points, and digital services for industries and broadcasters.
Algeria’s Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications has commissioned 17,000 new FTTH lines and activated three new Mobilis stations in Masila, with 28,000 more fiber lines and 10 additional stations underway. The rollout strengthens digital connectivity and supports Algeria’s wider digital transformation goals.
NextEra, a JV between LTIMindtree and Aramco Digital, has partnered with ServiceNow to drive digital transformation in Saudi Arabia and MENA. The collaboration will launch AI-powered platforms, localized Arabic solutions, and workforce training hubs, targeting energy, BFSI, public sector, and giga project sectors.
Saudi Arabia has launched a mobile lab for real-time analysis of soil, water, and plants to support afforestation and land rehabilitation. The project will enhance the Kingdom’s Saudi Green Initiative targets of planting 10 billion trees and restoring 40 million hectares of land.
LOLC Advanced Technologies has partnered with Corsair Group International to expand its Kerawalapitiya waste-to-fuel plant, boosting capacity to process 12 million kg of plastic waste annually. The upgraded facility will produce ISCC PLUS-certified pyrolysis oil, driving Sri Lanka’s circular economy and positioning the country as a regional leader in sustainable waste management.
Hexaware is investing in Sri Lanka to build AI-driven talent and solutions, starting with a focused 30-member team and plans to scale. Through early-career and mid-career programmes, the company aims to reskill professionals, embed AI into delivery, and support Sri Lanka’s emergence as a global services hub.
Oman’s Jinan Tech project has entered its implementation phase, constructing traditional, IoT-based, and hybrid greenhouse models to enhance sustainable farming. Led by Sultan Qaboos University with industry partners, the initiative will later provide training for farmers, students, and SMEs to maximize its nationwide impact.