Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Kuwait Airways and stc Kuwait have signed a cooperation protocol to integrate digital services across telecom and aviation. The agreement covers joint customer offerings, tech collaborations with Oracle, marketing initiatives, and CSR projects, aiming to enhance service quality and regional leadership.
1001 partners with Almentor to stream Arabic educational courses in Iraq, targeting diverse learner groups and complementing entertainment content with valuable learning experiences.
KLK Foundation has partnered with Mystiko Network to integrate Zero-Knowledge (ZK) technology into blockchain, aiming to solve scalability and interoperability challenges. This collaboration is backed by investors like Sequoia Capital and Samsung Next, positioning both companies to drive major advancements in the Web3 space and decentralized finance.
Algeria has signed a sovereign cloud agreement to digitise youth services, enabling secure access to state cloud resources at the National Algerian Data Center. The partnership supports digital governance, data sovereignty, and service modernisation, aligning with national directives to accelerate public sector digital transformation for young citizens.
Banglalink has installed an 80kW rooftop solar array at its Gazipur data center, producing 130MWh annually and cutting 60 tons of emissions. The project sets a sustainability benchmark for Bangladesh’s telco sector and reflects a regional shift toward renewable-powered infrastructure.
DUBAI, UAE, 26th May, 2025: Cloudflare’s Cloudforce One and Trust and Safety team participated in a coordinated disruption effort targeting…
PTCL has submitted the Telenor Pakistan–Ufone merger to the telecom regulator, triggering a formal review of competition, spectrum, and consumer impact. PTA’s assessment is expected within two months, followed by SECP and court approvals. The deal aims to strengthen PTCL’s mobile business and reshape Pakistan’s telecom landscape.
While digitalisation offers unprecedented convenience and flexibility in family communication, Kaspersky experts warn that this increased online connectivity demands a…
Algeria’s Ministry of Health has launched a digital platform to facilitate blood donation management by connecting donors with centers and centralizing data on blood needs. The initiative supports increased collection efficiency amid rising demand, building on recent campaigns to sustain donations year-round through technology and citizen engagement.
The UN projects the global AI market will reach $4.8 trillion by 2033, but warns that 40% of jobs could be affected, with AI deepening existing inequalities. The report calls for increased international cooperation and investments in reskilling to ensure AI drives inclusive development across all nations.