Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Omantel and FiberHome have launched a joint R&D centre to advance next-generation fibre networks, successfully trialing 50GPON technology at 50 Gbps speeds. The initiative supports Oman’s digital economy through innovations in smart cities, AI, and Industry 4.0.
Pak Datacom enters a strategic MoU with an Asia-Pacific satellite broadband firm to expand next-gen broadband services in remote and underserved regions of Pakistan.
Pakistan and Egypt are deepening digital cooperation, focusing on cybersecurity, 5G, fintech, and maritime cables. Pakistan’s “Digital Pakistan” agenda aligns with Egypt’s goals, and both countries plan joint initiatives, including youth engagement and academic programs, leveraging strategic geographic positions and telecom assets.
iGA and Bahrain Islamic Bank met to explore collaboration opportunities in digital transformation and banking innovation, emphasizing secure solutions and enhanced customer experience aligned with Bahrain’s national digital strategy.
Orange Egypt and Huawei have strengthened their partnership to roll out a high-performance 5G network across Egypt, incorporating Massive MIMO, AI-driven energy efficiency, and E-band microwave technology. This collaboration supports emerging technologies like AI, AR, and IoT, while enhancing network speed, capacity, and sustainability, positioning Egypt for a digital future with smart cities and advanced connectivity.
EDGE and Thales have signed a MoU at Paris Airshow 2025 to jointly develop and maintain advanced electro-optic systems for the UAE Armed Forces, focusing on localizing key technologies such as thermal imagers, weapon sights, and vehicular cameras. This partnership advances UAE’s sovereign defence and industrial capabilities.
Ooredoo Kuwait and LuLu Hypermarket have partnered to integrate the Nojoom loyalty program across LuLu stores, enhancing reward opportunities for customers. Nojoom, Kuwait’s leading loyalty app, continues to expand its partner network, offering diverse benefits aligned with daily lifestyles.
Aluminium Bahrain (Alba) has completed a major migration to RISE with SAP Private Cloud Edition, upgrading its digital platform to enhance operational efficiency and real-time analytics. The nine-month brownfield conversion from SAP ERP to SAP S/4HANA 2022 was achieved in partnership with SAP’s Customer Success & Delivery team.
Bahrain Airport Company and Valo Aviation signed a MoU to develop dedicated maintenance and ground service facilities for business aviation at Bahrain International Airport. The partnership supports Bahrain’s strategic goal to enhance its business aviation sector and position the Kingdom as a regional hub for specialized air services.
Cloudera’s entry into the AI-RAN Alliance accelerates the integration of AI into telecom networks, driving innovation in real-time data orchestration and AI-powered network automation across hybrid and edge environments.