Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
General Assembly Bahrain has renewed its partnership with Diwan Hub, continuing a strong collaboration to support Bahrain’s tech ecosystem through education, community events, and workforce development. This partnership enables access to valuable training and networking opportunities, contributing to Bahrain’s digital economy and innovation ambitions.
Cassava Technologies has partnered with the South African Artificial Intelligence Association to provide GPU-as-a-Service and accelerate responsible AI development across Africa. This collaboration grants thousands of AI practitioners access to Cassava’s GPU data centres, supporting local AI innovation. The move complements Cassava’s plan to build Africa’s first AI factory, reinforcing its dedication to advancing AI capabilities on the continent.
Media City Qatar and Commercial Bank signed an SLA to provide efficient, dedicated banking services to support the setup and growth of media and tech companies, advancing Qatar’s economic diversification and media sector development.
Maroc Telecom and Inwi have launched joint ventures Uni Fiber and Uni Tower to boost Morocco’s FTTH and 5G infrastructure. With significant investment and ambitious deployment targets, the ventures aim to expand high-speed internet access and telecom tower infrastructure, offering open access to operators and supporting national digital growth.
Pakistan’s Federal IT Minister and Saudi Arabia’s Communications Minister met to deepen collaboration in AI, digital infrastructure, and semiconductor technology training. They discussed the Pakistan Digital Corridor initiative, supported youth skill development, and reinforced strategic ties between the two countries.
Brookfield Asset Management is set to make its first telecom investment in Oman, aligning with regional digital infrastructure growth and economic liberalization efforts.
Brookfield Asset Management is close to acquiring a stake in an Omani telecom operator, marking its first investment in Oman’s telecom market. The deal highlights increasing foreign interest amid Oman’s telecom liberalization and digital growth initiatives.
Egypt and Thailand strengthened ICT collaboration via a networking event in Cairo, promoting B2B connections and supporting both countries’ digital transformation and software industry globalization goals.
EDGE and France’s CS Group have partnered to co-develop sovereign tactical communications systems, enhancing secure multi-domain defence capabilities and aligning with the UAE’s vision for technological and national security leadership.
PITB and Pakistan Railways have initiated the development of digital inspection software to enhance transparency and efficiency in railway operations, reflecting Pakistan’s broader push for e-governance and modern public services.