Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Bahrain Post has launched mobile postal services to improve accessibility and convenience across all governorates. The initiative brings essential postal and delivery services directly to communities, aligning with Bahrain’s strategy for nationwide service modernization and digital transformation.
Zain Group has launched its Global M2M offering to simplify IoT connectivity for OEMs across the Middle East. The solution streamlines integration, ensures regulatory compliance, and reduces operational costs by providing a single point of connectivity. Zain aims to be the preferred partner for digital transformation in the region.
Onsor Technologies held a conference in Muscat focused on immersive educational technologies to boost creativity and engagement, supporting Oman Vision 2040. The event showcased VR/AR applications and encouraged regional collaboration to modernize learning and vocational training.
Orange Jordan won the “Digital Skills Development” award at MENA ICT Forum 2024 for its efforts in spreading digital education across the Kingdom. With over 27,000 participants, the company’s initiatives have fostered digital skills development, empowering individuals to join the labor market or start their own ventures in the ICT sector.
POCO is planning a return to Nepal in 2026 with new smartphones targeting the midrange and upper-midrange segments. The comeback aims to revive the brand’s value-driven strategy and increase competition in Nepal’s smartphone market.
e& delivered strong first-half 2025 results, driven by revenue growth, expanding subscriber numbers, and large-scale investments in AI, 5G, and digital services. The Group advanced national digital infrastructure, strengthened enterprise and consumer offerings, and reinforced global leadership in connectivity, fintech, media, and customer experience.
Pakistan’s telecom operators are shifting towards digital services like fintech, cloud, and AI to counter declining revenues and rising costs. With data making up 65% of revenue, companies invest in digital ecosystems and enterprise solutions, aiming for sustainable growth supported by government policies and innovation.
Fawry’s 2025 performance underscores a successful pivot from a simple payment aggregator to a comprehensive digital bank. By integrating AI into operations and launching low-cost merchant tools like Soft POS, the company has solidified its infrastructure for sustainable, high-margin growth in Egypt’s evolving cashless economy.
Algérie Télécom is offering new customers subscribing to IDOOM Fibre plans with speeds of 30 Mbps or more an exclusive promotion. From May 4 to June 2, 2025, subscribers will experience speeds up to 1 Gbps for 30 days, with optical modem and installation costs included for just 1,000.00 DZD.
Amazon will roll out its Project Kuiper satellite broadband service in Pakistan by 2026, deploying LEO satellites to deliver high-speed internet to remote areas. The initiative aligns with Pakistan’s Digital Nation vision and expands global participation in its growing telecom sector.