Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
BTCL has upgraded all broadband packages with up to five times higher speeds at unchanged prices, responding to market pressure after Starlink’s entry. The move aligns public-sector services with private ISPs, improves affordability, and expands access to high-speed internet for households, students, and institutions nationwide.
Islamabad, Pakistan – January 7, 2026 — ABHI Microfinance Bank Limited (“ABHI Bank”) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)…
Cairo, 8 January 2026: mylo, the innovative fintech company born out of B.TECH, has completed its second securitization bond issuance…
PTA has completed the Information Memorandum for Pakistan’s 5G spectrum auction, outlining auction design, spectrum availability, and participation rules. The move follows a new policy directive aimed at easing financial risk and accelerating nationwide 5G rollout.
Aramco Digital is launching a national 450 MHz industrial communications network to deliver secure, reliable connectivity across Saudi Arabia. The initiative will support IIoT, automation, and critical infrastructure operations in line with Vision 2030.
Qatar Airways has become the first airline to deploy Starlink Wi-Fi on Boeing 787-8 Dreamliners, expanding its fleet-wide rollout of free, high-speed inflight internet. With nearly 120 widebody aircraft connected, the airline now accounts for almost half of global Starlink airline users.
Qatar’s communications regulator has opened a consultation on updating radio spectrum fees, retaining its formula-based pricing while introducing refinements for terrestrial, satellite, and emerging direct-to-device services. The proposal aims to align fees with global best practices and support efficient spectrum use.
Zarea Limited has acquired the global domain zarea.com and launched an AI-powered commodities assistant as part of a strategic shift toward technology-driven growth. The move supports international branding, system modernization, and expansion into global markets following its first UAE export.
Pakistan and the UAE are exploring collaboration in AI, blockchain, and digital infrastructure to support financial sector reform and digital transformation. Discussions focused on responsible innovation, financial inclusion, and opportunities in PropTech and tokenisation.
A new MoU between NCSI and Omantel Group’s Future Cities will support digital transformation in Oman through AI-driven solutions, data quality improvement, and smart city technologies, strengthening national capabilities in data-driven governance and innovation.