Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
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.
MBRSC and the Sharjah Digital Department have signed an MoU to collaborate on GIS development, including a dedicated dashboard and specialised training programmes. The partnership aims to enhance geospatial data utilisation and support data-driven decision-making across government services in the UAE.
Aramco and Microsoft sign MoU to expand industrial AI collaboration, focusing on sovereign cloud infrastructure, operational optimisation and digital talent development to accelerate AI adoption across Saudi Arabia’s energy sector in line with Vision 2030.
Pakistan and Türkiye reaffirm their science and technology partnership, expanding cooperation in applied research, standards harmonization, halal certification and innovation-led industrial growth, with joint projects spanning AI, IoT, energy and advanced materials to strengthen knowledge-based economic development.
The initiative reflects broader national efforts to strengthen human capital development and support economic diversification by equipping young professionals with skills required for emerging sectors and the evolving digital economy.
Batelco by Beyon and GCCIA renew strategic partnership to enhance regional fiber connectivity, strengthen infrastructure resilience, and support digital transformation across the GCC through the Bahrain Gulf Network’s role as a key regional and international connectivity gateway.
Zong and Samsung have partnered to promote 5G-ready smartphone adoption in Pakistan through bundled offers, trade-in programmes, and integrated retail and digital channels ahead of the Galaxy S26 launch, supporting broader digital ecosystem growth and future 5G readiness.
T964 and Nokia have partnered to modernise Iraq’s digital infrastructure through enterprise networks, data centres, international fibre connectivity, and FTTH expansion, positioning the country as a regional data corridor while supporting digital transformation and broader economic growth.