Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
du becomes the first UAE telecom operator certified for sustainable procurement, reinforcing its commitment to ethical sourcing and alignment with UAE’s Net Zero by 2050 and UN SDGs.
Bahrain’s iGA and EWA have merged the Electricity & Water Services App into the MyGov app as part of a nationwide digital unification initiative. Starting October 23, users can access all EWA services—such as bill payments and consumption summaries—via MyGov, which has surpassed 550,000 downloads since launch. The move streamlines access to public services under Bahrain’s mobile app merger strategy.
TikTok has launched its Family Pairing feature in Nepal, giving parents tools to manage their teens’ online safety and privacy. The feature includes settings for screen time, direct messaging, and content discovery, promoting responsible digital habits. A nationwide campaign will raise awareness about the new feature.
Food Tech Valley has signed a 27-year strategic agreement with Badia Farms to implement hybrid farming models for year-round production of premium fruits and vegetables. This collaboration aims to enhance the UAE’s food security goals by utilizing sustainable practices, reducing water usage, and providing fresh produce without pesticides.
Jordan’s National Center for Curriculum Development has added programming and artificial intelligence (AI) to its digital skills curriculum for grades seven, nine, and eleven. This initiative aims to modernize education, enhance students’ digital competencies, and include topics like IoT, AI, cloud computing, and Python programming.
Syria HIGH TECH 2025 brings together 225 exhibitors to highlight Syria’s renewed digital transformation agenda. The event showcases smart cities, AI, e-government and fintech innovations, draws strong regional interest including an 80-company Jordanian delegation, and reflects Syria’s intent to rebuild its digital economy through technology and international partnerships.
Bahrain has launched direct-to-device satellite services, becoming the first GCC country to enable standard mobile phones to connect directly to satellites. The move enhances connectivity in remote and maritime areas, strengthens public safety, and reinforces Bahrain’s leadership in digital innovation.
Robi Axiata and Banglalink have signed an MoU to explore network sharing, aiming to improve 4G access across Bangladesh. This collaboration seeks to enhance cost efficiency, service quality, and environmental sustainability, with support from regulatory bodies and the government’s ‘Smart Bangladesh’ vision.
Algeria has launched its first high-performance computing center in Oran to accelerate AI development. The center will support sectors like healthcare, agriculture, and cybersecurity, and align with the country’s goal of having AI contribute 7% to GDP by 2027. This project strengthens Algeria’s digital autonomy and innovation.
The Ministry of Tourism of Syria has announced the launch of the inaugural Syria Travel Show 2026, a dedicated international…