Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Luxor’s Chamber of Commerce signs MoU with China Communications Operators Association to promote telecom cooperation, digital transformation training and technology exchange to support SMEs and regional development in Upper Egypt.
Ethio Telecom signs vendor deals at MWC26 to modernise network infrastructure and expand 4G and 5G coverage across Ethiopia, including rural connectivity projects and new innovation partnerships.
Ethio telecom and Ericsson have signed a network expansion agreement to deploy and upgrade infrastructure at 1,500 sites, bringing 4G-LTE services to more than 100 towns in Ethiopia. The deal strengthens a long-standing partnership aimed at expanding connectivity and supporting the country’s growing digital infrastructure.
The partnership represents a significant consolidation of adtech power in emerging markets, linking one of the world’s most used utility apps with a comprehensive digital transformation suite. For Truecaller, the deal provides the localized sales and technical infrastructure needed to scale its global ad business, while AnyMind Group strengthens its position as a dominant player in the regional mobile marketing landscape.
The ITU has raised over $82 billion through its Partner2Connect initiative to bridge the digital divide in Nigeria and globally. The funds will enhance internet access, infrastructure, and digital literacy, ensuring equitable opportunities for communities worldwide.
MoneyHash and Wayl partner to streamline access to Iraq’s digital payment ecosystem, integrating international and domestic payment methods. The initiative reduces operational and regulatory hurdles, enabling global and regional businesses to enter the Iraqi market efficiently.
Egypt has signed telecom agreements between NTRA, Telecom Egypt, and e& Egypt to boost mobile service quality and attract investment. The initiative strengthens ICT cooperation, supports digital infrastructure growth, and enhances services for citizens across the country.
EDGE Group and Spain’s EM&E Group have signed an agreement to establish a UAE-based joint venture backed by a $1.5 billion pipeline. The partnership will focus on advanced remote weapon systems, co-development initiatives, and strengthening the UAE’s defence manufacturing and technology ecosystem.
UN Bahrain convened high-level consultations to develop a 2026–2029 partnership strategy under the UNSDCF framework. The initiative strengthens a triangular UN–Government–Private Sector model focused on SDG-aligned investment across manufacturing, digital innovation, clean energy, education and inclusion.
An Iraqi-Emirati consortium plans to invest $700 million in WorldLink, a subsea-and-terrestrial cable connecting the UAE to Turkey via Iraq. The five-year project aims to reduce congestion, enhance route diversity, and strengthen regional AI-ready connectivity amid rising Gulf competition in digital infrastructure.