Saturday, 11 April 2026

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

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Partnerships

Uzbekistan and Oman Strengthen Partnership with New Space Cooperation Initiative

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Uzbekistan and Oman have agreed to deepen their cooperation in space technology following high-level meetings in Muscat. Discussions with government and private-sector leaders focused on joint investments, satellite development, remote Earth sensing, and creating new research and educational infrastructure. The initiative aims to boost both nations’ capabilities in space science and strengthen their technological collaboration.

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Center3 Signs Colocation Deal With Saudi ICT Provider Sahara Net

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Center3 has entered a colocation partnership with Sahara Net, enabling the ICT firm to deliver dedicated hosting services from Center3’s facilities across Saudi Arabia. The deal supports both companies’ goals of expanding digital infrastructure, enhancing service reliability and driving the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 ambitions for a scalable, interconnected and innovation-ready digital ecosystem.

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Orange Egypt and Qilaa Partner to Launch Integrated Digital Tourism Platform for Egypt

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Orange Egypt and Qilaa International Group have partnered to create WTour, a fully integrated digital tourism platform aligned with Egypt’s Vision 2030. The platform streamlines trip planning, bookings, and digital exploration while leveraging Orange’s connectivity and Qilaa’s content leadership. The initiative aims to modernize Egypt’s tourism ecosystem, enhance visitor experiences, and support national smart-tourism goals.

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Shams Telecom and GlobalTek sign cooperation agreement to expand tech and energy services in Iraq

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Shams Telecom and GlobalTek have signed a cooperation deal to jointly develop integrated ICT and clean-energy solutions in Iraq. The agreement focuses on modern infrastructure, improved operational efficiency and expanding services for both public and private sectors. The partnership supports national efforts to modernise key infrastructure and strengthen sustainable energy and telecom capabilities.

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Microsoft, PIF and SITE sign MoU to explore launching sovereign-cloud services in Saudi Arabia

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Microsoft, PIF, and SITE have entered into a non-binding MoU to evaluate the introduction of Microsoft’s sovereign-cloud services in Saudi Arabia. The partnership aims to reinforce national data protection, support digital transformation, and enhance the Kingdom’s access to cutting-edge cloud and AI technologies. It also includes potential cooperation in research, innovation, and skills development, aligning with Saudi Arabia’s broader ICT and economic diversification goals.

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ITIDA signs 55 strategic agreements to expand Egypt’s global offshoring footprint

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Egypt’s ITIDA has signed 55 new agreements with global industry leaders to expand the country’s offshoring and digital services sector. Supported by strong infrastructure, competitive costs, and a large skilled workforce, the deals are expected to create more than 70,000 jobs in three years and reinforce Egypt’s position as a trusted global hub for high-value digital services.

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