Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Nepal’s communications leadership calls for urgent rollout of 4G and 5G networks nationwide, focusing on public demand, tourism, and digital governance goals ahead of fiscal year 2025/26.
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) conducted its annual Distributor Partner Conference in Dubai, focusing on partner innovation, profitable growth, and enhancing partner experience. The event featured strategic discussions on HPE’s Hybrid Cloud, Edge, and AI solutions, emphasizing the role of partners in the company’s ecosystem.
At Gitex 2025, G42 will showcase its full AI ecosystem and unveil the G42 District—an experience center that brings its “AI Native Societies” vision to life. With over 30 sessions and a headline dialogue between Peng Xiao and Sam Altman, the event highlights G42’s leadership in sovereign AI and global collaboration.
China Unicom views Europe as a vital partner in AI and data research, citing trusted data exchange and security as priority areas. The company remains optimistic about global AI cooperation despite geopolitical challenges and underlines telecom’s role as a fundamental service shaping digital progress.
Morocco’s new digital complaint-tracking app allows citizens to receive real-time SMS updates on the progress of their cases. The platform strengthens judicial transparency, speeds up communication, and supports the country’s wider digital transformation efforts in public service and justice delivery.
Orange Jordan successfully participated in the MENA ICT Forum 2024, showcasing its innovations in telecom and digital solutions. The company highlighted its commitment to supporting startups and entrepreneurs, while also winning the “Digital Skills Development” award for its community programs. Orange continues to lead in digital transformation and innovation.
Batelco has partnered with Almoayyed Contracting Group to build Bahrain’s first White Space Data Center at the Beyon Data Oasis. The facility will be the largest and most power-dense in the kingdom, integrating sustainability with a nearby solar farm and offering scalable, flexible infrastructure to meet growing digital sector demands.
Saudi Arabia and Egypt have signed a maritime connectivity memorandum during the Global Logistics Forum in Riyadh, aiming to enhance maritime passenger transport and exchange expertise in the sector.
Ncell and Meta are partnering to provide Nepalese mobile subscribers with free access to Facebook Basic Mode and text-only web browsing through the Discover app, even without a data package. This initiative aims to increase internet adoption and digital inclusivity in Nepal.
du has announced the second edition of its tech event, Envision 2024, under the theme “Gathering Nation’s Leaders for Progress with AI-Driven Digitalization.” The event, under the patronage of Digital Dubai Authority, aims to advance the UAE’s digital transformation through AI, cloud, and smart city technologies, fostering sustainable development.