Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Batelco by Beyon and Qareeb Data Centers have partnered to launch Bahrain’s first edge data center. Operated by Qareeb through a long-term lease, the facility will provide sovereign, low-latency, AI-ready co-location services, strengthening regional digital infrastructure and supporting enterprise and cloud workloads across the GCC.
Egypt has partnered with 30 global and local ICT firms to deliver Digilians, a fully funded national scholarship programme for digital skills. Covering AI, software, cybersecurity, and data science, the initiative blends academic training with industry experience to build a future-ready workforce under Egypt’s Digital Egypt strategy.
Oman and Rwanda have signed an MoU to cooperate on airport development and aviation infrastructure. The agreement enables expertise exchange, joint investment opportunities, and long-term collaboration in airport management, modernization, and connectivity, strengthening bilateral ties and supporting sustainable growth in air transport.
Orange Jordan and JoPACC have partnered to strengthen fintech innovation and digital skills in Jordan through training, applied projects, and incubator support. The MoU aims to empower Coding Academy graduates, accelerate real-world fintech solutions, and support sustainable growth of Jordan’s digital and financial ecosystem.
Tunisian and Algerian public broadcasters have signed a cooperation agreement to accelerate the shift from analogue to digital radio. The partnership focuses on DAB+, digital platforms, archive digitisation and staff training, supporting broader efforts to modernise public radio services across North Africa.
Beyon Money Business and EazyPay have partnered to integrate a digital wallet with POS devices across Bahrain, enabling contactless payments, real-time insights, and faster settlements. The collaboration aims to support merchants, especially SMEs, by transforming payments into growth tools while improving efficiency and customer experience.
Ericsson and Zain Bahrain have expanded their 5G partnership by deploying Edge User Plane technology, enabling ultra-low latency connectivity to support Industry 4.0 applications, AI-driven operations, and large-scale digital transformation across Bahrain’s industrial and enterprise sectors.
Ooredoo has entered a sustainability-focused MoU with GORD to enhance its environmental and social performance. The partnership will leverage research, assessments, and global best practices to support Ooredoo’s sustainability roadmap, aligned with the UN SDGs and Qatar National Vision 2030.
Nice Deer has partnered with Telecom Egypt to digitize healthcare services for over 28,000 employees using its health insurance platform. The collaboration aims to automate operations, improve claims management, increase transparency, and enhance efficiency, marking a key milestone in Egypt’s digital health insurance transformation.
STC Group has signed a five-year Master Frame Agreement with Ericsson to accelerate 5G expansion and advanced digital infrastructure deployment in Saudi Arabia. The partnership covers 5G technologies, cloud-native platforms, and managed services, supporting enterprise innovation, digital inclusion, and the Kingdom’s broader digital transformation goals.