Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
The UAE and Egypt have signed an MoU to strengthen space cooperation, focusing on areas like Earth observation, satellite communication, and emerging technologies. This partnership reflects both nations’ commitment to sustainable development and knowledge exchange, reinforcing the UAE’s vision as a key player in global space exploration.
Gilat Telecom collaborates with Novelsat to expand and enhance broadband services across Africa, using advanced satellite modem technology to increase network capacity and reach.
President Paul Kagame’s visit to Algeria strengthened bilateral ties, spotlighting educational support in AI for Rwandan students and resulting in 11 new cooperation agreements. Both countries committed to fostering trade, knowledge exchange, and unity, with Rwanda planning a diplomatic mission in Algeria to boost economic engagement.
Nepal imported goods worth 341.1B rupees from China in FY 2024–25, with telecom equipment, garments, machinery, textiles, and electrical goods topping the list. Smartphones made up the bulk of telecom imports, while the five categories represented 37% of total imports from China.
Koelnmesse and dmg events have partnered to launch the inaugural International Hardware Fair Saudi Arabia in Riyadh, scheduled for June 2025. This trade fair will connect global and local hardware industry players, enabling access to the fast-growing Saudi market and fostering strategic business relationships across the Middle East.
Dialog Axiata has acquired 100% control of Bharti Airtel Lanka via a share swap, reducing Axiata Group’s stake to 73.75% and giving Bharti Airtel 10.355%. The merger aims to improve efficiencies, cut costs, and enhance customer experience, adding 5 million subscribers to Dialog’s existing 18 million.
Orange Jordan and JoPACC have signed an MoU to equip Coding Academy graduates with practical fintech skills through training, innovation programs, and incubation support. The partnership aims to strengthen Jordan’s digital ecosystem and bridge the gap between technical education and market needs.
Saudi Arabia is leveraging MORAN to accelerate 5G rollout, reduce infrastructure duplication, and enhance sustainability under Vision 2030. By enabling shared radio infrastructure while preserving competition, the model supports giga-project connectivity, faster deployment, and lower energy consumption nationwide.
PTCL and Mashreq Pakistan have signed an agreement for primary data centre colocation services at PTCL’s Tier-III Data Centre. This partnership aims to enhance Mashreq’s digital retail banking operations with state-of-the-art infrastructure and managed security, supporting PTCL’s role in advancing telecom infrastructure and economic growth in Pakistan.
The Government Communications Forum in Doha brought together over 800 leaders and global partners to advance strategic communications as a national asset. Through panels, workshops, and awards, the forum strengthened coordination, digital capability, and narrative-building in support of Qatar National Vision 2030 and institutional excellence.