Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Nokia will supply cutting-edge tech for the Medusa submarine cable, a €342 million project connecting Europe and North Africa with 480 Tbps capacity. The cable will improve regional connectivity and support advanced digital services like 5G and AI.
IMARAT Group is set to disrupt Pakistan’s real estate sector by launching a full-scale proptech vertical at ITCN Asia 2025, featuring AI-driven planning tools, a Land Information System, and CRM solutions via Graana.com and Propmax.ai. The move signals Pakistan’s entry into the global proptech wave, with ambitions to unlock transparency, trust, and investment-driven growth.
Zain sponsored the second edition of the Innovation and Excellence Award organized by the Ministry of Electricity, Water, and Renewable Energy, showcasing digital solutions for public sector transformation. The event highlighted Zain’s successful collaboration on the Smart Meters project and its commitment to advancing Kuwait’s digital and technological innovation.
Pan-African fintech Zazu has partnered with Visa and Moroccan fintech infrastructure provider Chari to launch what the companies describe as…
Etihad Airways and e& UAE have signed an MoU to integrate loyalty programs, enhance marketing, and promote Abu Dhabi as a premier destination. The collaboration aims to boost customer engagement, provide flexible benefits, and support small businesses, aligning with both companies’ long-term goals.
Cisco is collaborating with the UAE Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT) to advance Industry 4.0 adoption in the UAE manufacturing sector. The initiative focuses on boosting productivity, efficiency, and sustainability through IoT and real-time location services, aligning with the UAE’s national strategy to become a global industrial hub.
nitially targeting government agencies, du aims to provide cost-effective solutions that will reduce the expenses linked with data transfer outside the region, according to the company’s CEO, Fahad Al Hassawi.
Tawazun Council and Thales to locally produce Ground Master radars, strengthening UAE’s defence manufacturing, self-reliance, and Emirati talent development by 2027.
By: Mostafa Kabel, CTO, Mindware Group Artificial intelligence is no longer an experimental technology confined to innovation labs. It is…
Pakistan is set to introduce a mobile app allowing citizens to apply for passports entirely online from home, streamlining the process and improving accessibility. The move builds on existing digital services for overseas Pakistanis and is part of a broader effort to modernize passport issuance, improve service efficiency, and enhance global ranking.