Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Firsttrip has partnered with GPStar, Robi Elite, and Banglalink Orange Club to integrate telecom loyalty programs with AI-powered travel solutions. The collaboration offers exclusive flight discounts, personalized deals, and seamless digital booking, redefining Bangladesh’s connected travel experience.
Space42 has signed MoUs with e& UAE and South Korea’s A2Z to strengthen the UAE’s autonomous mobility ecosystem. The partnerships will drive V2X deployment, Level-4 autonomy, and innovation hubs in Abu Dhabi, reinforcing the UAE’s position as a leader in intelligent and connected transportation.
Saudi IT Minister Abdullah Alswaha met Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang in Washington to discuss strategic cooperation on AI infrastructure, aiming to enhance Saudi Arabia’s national capabilities and reinforce its Vision 2030 digital transformation goals.
Batelco by Beyon and Infobip have partnered to launch an AI-powered Omni-Channel CPaaS platform that will revolutionize customer communication across Bahrain’s SME, banking, and enterprise sectors, enhancing engagement, efficiency, and digital transformation.
Route Mobile and Kalaam Telecom have partnered to deliver WhatsApp Business API services to enterprises across the GCC, combining CPaaS innovation and regional expertise to power next-generation customer engagement and digital transformation.
AWS and Virgin Mobile UAE have partnered to implement Generative AI solutions that automate identity verification and customer support, achieving 98% fraud detection accuracy and 25% call resolution through AI. The collaboration strengthens operational efficiency, compliance, and customer experience in UAE telecommunications.
TPG Telecom has renewed its partnership with MATRIXX Software through 2030 to drive 5G monetization and network transformation. The collaboration focuses on unified, real-time charging, operational efficiency, and SLA-based 5G service monetization across Australia.
du has partnered with Jordan’s Aqaba Digital Hub to create a cross-regional digital bridge linking the Gulf, Levant, Asia, and Europe. The alliance enhances network resilience, introduces low-latency routes, and strengthens regional digital infrastructure connectivity.
e& UAE and Ericsson have partnered to modernize the UAE’s telecom backbone with cloud-native infrastructure, accelerating 5G, AI, and IoT innovation. Announced at GITEX 2025, the initiative enhances agility, network intelligence, and service monetization in line with the UAE Vision 2031.
e& UAE has partnered with Space42 to explore direct-to-device satellite connectivity through the Equatys joint venture with Viasat. The deal marks e& as Equatys’ first mobile partner, advancing 5G non-terrestrial network innovation, hybrid infrastructure, and secure global connectivity solutions.