Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
du and Aqaba Digital Hub signed an MoU to develop regional digital corridors linking the GCC, Levant, Asia, and Europe. The partnership enhances connectivity resilience, reduces latency, and positions Jordan as a key hub in the Middle East’s digital transformation.
The Iraq Development Fund and GIZ have signed an MoU to boost youth empowerment and sustainable economic growth in Iraq. The partnership focuses on MSME development, financial access, and green and digital transformation, funded by Germany’s BMZ and supported by the EU.
Vodafone Qatar and Barzan University College, in partnership with Swinburne University, have signed an MoU to enhance ICT services, boost digital literacy, and foster innovation in higher education—supporting Qatar’s vision of a diversified, knowledge-driven economy.
The partnership between stc Bahrain and Global Payment Services (GPS) aims to accelerate Bahrain’s digital economy through advanced AWS cloud solutions. The collaboration enhances GPS’s scalability, security, and innovation capacity while reinforcing stc’s role as a trusted AWS Premium Partner driving digital transformation across financial institutions.
Oman Data Park and Asyad Group have partnered to launch an AI-powered digital control tower, unifying logistics data to boost operational efficiency and sustainability across Oman.
Saudi Arabia and Pakistan have signed two MoUs to collaborate on youth development in IT and sports, while exploring new trade and investment opportunities under Vision 2030.
Axaipay and E3HUBS have signed an MoU to empower UAE entrepreneurs with fintech tools, cross-border payment access, and market expansion support into Malaysia and Australia, strengthening regional startup collaboration.
India’s National Communications Academy has partnered with GSMA to strengthen telecom innovation and digital governance. The collaboration will drive joint research, training, and policy development in areas like AI, 5G, and quantum communication, positioning India to lead in global telecom innovation and digital transformation.
Digital Zone participated in HITEX 2025 to strengthen partnerships, explore innovation opportunities, and highlight Iraq’s growing digital economy. The Baghdad-based company, part of Qi Group, now serves over five million users through its expanding portfolio of digital and lifestyle services.
The partnership between ZainTECH, Zain Kuwait, ZOI, and Microsoft introduces a breakthrough in Kuwait’s cloud ecosystem. By bringing Azure ExpressRoute to the Azure Marketplace, it enables secure, high-speed, and compliant connectivity that drives faster digital transformation for enterprises and government entities alike.