Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Truecaller, the leading global communications platform, has announced the appointment of Saraswati Agarwal as Regional…
The launch of 5G across North Africa in 2025 marks a turning point in digital transformation. Tunisia and Egypt’s early rollouts showcased major speed gains, while Algeria and Morocco prepare for rapid adoption. With infrastructure partnerships and policy support, 5G is set to boost competitiveness, innovation, and economic growth in the region.
New York – October 1, 2025 – Global telecom data provider Tarifica has selected the 10Gbps Fiber plan from SIMBA, a broadband…
Lenovo is opening a regional HQ in Riyadh’s Al Majdoul Tower and building a 200,000-sqm manufacturing hub with PIF-owned ALAT. The facility will produce Saudi Made PCs, laptops, smartphones, and servers by 2026, with the expansion expected to add $10 billion to Saudi Arabia’s non-oil GDP by 2030.
Arab Open University Kuwait is leading the digital transformation of higher education through blended learning, AI-driven teaching methods, and UK-validated programmes. With early investments in technology and a strong focus on labour market needs, the university is preparing students for the digital economy while supporting Kuwait Vision 2035.
Algerian start-up Nrecycli won the “Youth Social Entrepreneurs Award” in Doha, Qatar, for its innovative plastic waste management project. Since 2019, Nrecycli has been collecting recycled plastic in Algiers and Blida, collaborating with local stakeholders to promote sustainability and enhance recycling rates in Algeria.
Sri Lanka’s pause on Starlink rollout underscores a deeper debate over digital sovereignty, as the government seeks to balance security concerns with the need for affordable and resilient connectivity in underserved areas. The decision highlights the importance of regulatory clarity in managing foreign digital services.
Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met with Moutaz and Ramez Al-Khayyat of Qatar’s Power International Holding to discuss joint projects in energy and telecommunications. PIH plans to expand in Kazakhstan by acquiring Mobile Telecom Service (Tele2), aiming to modernize telecom infrastructure, improve service quality, and increase accessibility for citizens. Both sides committed to further investment cooperation.
UAE tech leaders rank cloud and generative AI as top priorities for the next three years, emphasizing the need for upskilling to address security, cloud management, and automation challenges. The global study highlights that balancing AI adoption with talent development is key to successful digital transformation.
Oman is accelerating digital transformation and investment facilitation under MoCIIP, achieving major gains in FDI, e-government services, manufacturing output, and non-oil exports. With streamlined licensing, unified digital platforms, and strong incentives like the Golden Visa Program, the Sultanate offers a rapidly improving business environment aligned with Vision 2040.