Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Atlas Cloud Services (ACS) has launched Morocco’s first sovereign cloud marketplace to assist businesses in digital transformation. Announced during the Move to Cloud event, the platform offers tailored solutions, including computing, storage, AI, and IoT, while streamlining cloud management and reducing operational costs for Moroccan enterprises.
Amr Talaat, Egypt’s Minister of Communications and Information Technology, inaugurated the Deloitte Innovation Hub in Cairo, with a $30 million investment. This hub aims to enhance the country’s digital services and support local talent, positioning Egypt as a competitive player in the global technology and outsourcing markets.
Qatar has launched Qai, a new sovereign-backed AI company under the Qatar Investment Authority, to invest in AI infrastructure and commercialize advanced technologies. Unlike regional peers, Qai will not build its own language models but will focus on deploying trusted AI systems and emerging technologies. The move signals Qatar’s formal entry into the Gulf’s rapidly expanding state-led AI race.
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Municipalities and Housing launched an electronic platform for submitting and tracking objections to municipal violations, enhancing transparency and streamlining complaint resolution within 15 days.
UAE-based Space42 has appointed Skylo to support standards-based direct-to-device (D2D) satellite connectivity services through its next-generation geostationary satellite, Thuraya 4,…
Tunisia is tightening regulations on SIM card usage, mandating telecom operators to deactivate unidentified SIMs to combat cybercrime and fraud. The new measures include identity verification, updates to subscriber registers, and restrictions on SIM card sales, addressing the inflated subscriber numbers and multiple SIM card ownership issues.
Experts at SEF 2026 said the UAE’s digital infrastructure and regulations enable startups to scale globally. They stressed that AI success depends mostly on business culture, not tools, and praised the UAE’s government–private sector partnership, access to talent, and strong digital ecosystem.
Morocco will launch 5G mobile technology in November, ahead of the African Cup of Nations. The government aims to provide 5G access to 25% of the population by 2025, expanding to 70% by 2030. The deployment will prioritize urban centers, economic zones, and industries, enhancing connectivity across key sectors.
Bahrain’s National Days and the 25th anniversary of King Hamad’s Accession to the Throne were celebrated with a focus on unity and national progress. Dr. Shaikh Abdullah bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications, reaffirmed the ministry’s commitment to advancing infrastructure and supporting Bahrain’s Economic Vision 2030.
Tunisia is preparing for the rollout of 5G technology, aiming to enhance digital infrastructure and accelerate its digital transformation. The country’s telecom providers have submitted applications for 5G licenses, with the launch expected by the end of the year.