Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Disrupt Asia 2025 will showcase Sri Lanka as a regional innovation hub, attracting global investors and fostering digital transformation. The event features top government officials, international leaders, and startups, strengthening Sri Lanka’s position in South Asia’s growing tech ecosystem.
WSO2 expanded in the Middle East by partnering with United Delta, Mass Data Technologies, and Vismaya Technologies. These alliances enhance WSO2’s API management, IAM, and integration capabilities across key sectors, supporting digital transformation and regulatory compliance in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Oman.
Telenor Velocity partnered with women-led startup FitHer to boost digital innovation in women’s health. FitHer will receive support in app and business development, preparing for integration with Telenor’s digital health platform, aiming to expand women’s wellness solutions across Pakistan.
Nayatel is now a Microsoft AI Cloud Partner and CSP Reseller, expanding access to Microsoft’s cloud and AI services in Pakistan. The partnership supports local businesses with tailored AI integration and strengthens Nayatel’s cloud infrastructure capabilities.
Pakistan’s PTA QoS survey for Q2 2025 reveals that major telecom operators—Jazz, Telenor, Ufone, and Zong—failed to fully meet standards for 4G coverage, latency, and broadband performance, highlighting urgent needs to improve mobile network quality
Yango Group launched Yasmina, a bilingual Arabic-English AI assistant for Oman’s GCC market, embedded in smart speakers and designed to offer culturally relevant features. The move complements Yango’s regional expansion in ride-hailing, delivery, and AI-driven services, including the acquisition of Oman’s Otaxi platform.
Kuwait will host four Chinese delegations next month to discuss investments in infrastructure, logistics, and development projects, strengthening bilateral economic cooperation. Talks also focus on telecom partnerships, aligning with Kuwait’s national strategies and regional digital leadership.
JPMC and APC signed a deal to build a fertilizer complex focusing on value-added phosphoric acid products in Aqaba and Al Shediyeh. The project aims to increase Jordan’s industrial value, diversify exports, create jobs, and support the Kingdom’s Economic Modernisation Vision.
Orange Jordan and GIZ launched “Finance Forward,” a financial literacy program for entrepreneurs and SMEs across five Jordanian governorates. The initiative aims to build financial management skills, support sustainable business growth, and empower local startups within Jordan’s evolving economic landscape.
Syria has rejoined the GSMA after over ten years, enhancing regional telecom cooperation with Jordan. The move enables Syria to access global telecom resources and expertise as it modernizes its infrastructure and fosters startup support through a new national incubator alliance.