Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
The Bangladesh Private Cable System (BPCS) consortium is initiating the construction of Bangladesh’s first privately-owned subsea cable, enhancing the nation’s connectivity infrastructure and promising significant increases in bandwidth capacity by early 2026.
The Sri Lanka Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) Summit 2025 in Colombo focused on leveraging DPI to drive economic growth and digital inclusion. The event brought together global leaders, experts, and stakeholders to discuss how DPI can accelerate Sri Lanka’s digital economy and achieve Sustainable Development Goals by 2030.
Ebana, a Saudi fintech startup, raised $2.66 million in a Pre-Series A funding round led by Esnad Legal Consulting. The funding will support the expansion of its investor relations tools and digital governance solutions, helping businesses adopt modern, transparent, and efficient governance practices across Saudi Arabia.
GSMA’s report urges Pakistan to reform spectrum policy, reduce mobile taxes, and boost digital trust to close its 52% mobile internet usage gap. Strategic reforms can unlock economic growth and regional digital leadership.
e& UAE has opened its second AI-powered autonomous store, EASE, at Dubai Mall, offering a seamless, technology-driven shopping experience. With AI, biometrics, and self-checkout, EASE represents the future of retail, blending convenience and innovation in a personalized environment.
The GAIN Summit in Riyadh launched with a focus on artificial intelligence, showcasing significant collaborations like Nvidia with SDAIA and enhanced AI monitoring with OECD, aimed at advancing global AI ethics and technology.
At GITEX 2024, AAIOT announced strategic partnerships with Oracle and RIT to foster the adoption of AI and IoT in Kuwait, supporting the country’s Vision 2035. These collaborations will enhance Kuwait’s digital infrastructure and train local talent to spearhead technological advancements in various sectors.
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – Wednesday, 6 May 2026 Al Khaznah Leathers (AKL), the UAE’s national sustainable leather factory…
SLT-MOBITEL has launched the ‘Hello AI’ mobile package, offering Sri Lankan youth affordable access to AI tools and educational platforms. Priced at Rs. 799, it includes 40GB of data and 10GB dedicated to AI learning. This initiative supports digital transformation, skills development, and empowers youth for a competitive future.
A cross-border Israeli-Moroccan startup prepares to launch an IT marketplace in France, highlighting Morocco’s rising role as a global tech outsourcing hub.