Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Pakistan’s telecom industry celebrates reaching over 200 million subscribers by offering all users free data and call minutes for a day. The gesture from PTA and major operators reflects customer appreciation and promotes stronger user engagement nationwide.
center3 won the Datacloud award for best data centre in MEA, underscoring its leadership in expanding hyperscale, AI-ready infrastructure across Saudi Arabia and Bahrain. The company focuses on sustainability, scalability, and supporting Vision 2030’s digital ambitions.
Zong won the Best Digital Campaign (TikTok) award at the Pakistan Digital Awards 2025, recognized for its impactful promotion of the My Zong App using TikTok and Google UAC. The campaign’s success was also highlighted globally in a TikTok case study.
Strategy&, Deloitte, and Accuracy won key awards at the 2025 AMIC Private Equity Awards in Morocco, recognized for their strategic advisory and transaction support in large and mid-cap deals. The event celebrated the country’s thriving private equity market amid record capital raising and investments.
Pakistan’s mobile data prices have dropped by 65% since 2018, making it the most affordable in the region and sixth cheapest worldwide. Regulatory efforts and strong market competition have driven this decline, supporting greater digital inclusion nationwide.
Ooredoo Kuwait ranks among MENA’s top five inspiring workplaces in 2025, recognized for its employee-centric culture fostering well-being, empowerment, and innovation. The company plans new leadership and wellness initiatives to sustain its commitment to workplace excellence.
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Qualcomm’s Make in Africa 2025 program selected 10 startups across Nigeria, Tunisia, Kenya, and beyond to receive mentorship and support in deep tech fields like 5G and AI. The initiative fosters innovation with access to resources and funding, backed by partners like the African Telecommunications Union, aiming to drive transformative solutions across the continent.
Bahrain’s Telecommunications Regulatory Authority received the 2025 Quality Choice Prize from ESQR, celebrating its outstanding regulatory practices and digital transformation efforts. The award underscores TRA’s dedication to quality and transparency and bolsters Bahrain’s status as a leader in telecom regulation and innovation in the Middle East.
Jordan’s 2024-2025 GEM report shows strong gains in entrepreneurship, including high early-stage activity and reduced gender gap, underscoring improved policies and sustainable business growth. Ministry and partners commit to enhanced research collaboration.