Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
The Bangladesh ICT and Innovation Awards 2025 honored 32 outstanding projects driving the nation’s digital transformation. Organized by BIIN, the event recognized innovators across student, organizational, and individual categories, celebrating Bangladesh’s growing innovation ecosystem and government-backed push for technology-led development.
Dubai, November 14, 2025 – Qlik®, a global leader in data integration, data quality, analytics, and artificial intelligence (AI), today…
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.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, March 26, 2026 — Submer, the market-leading end-to-end AI infrastructure company, today announced a strategic partnership…
Morocco has launched the Digital Hub for Sustainable Development in New York during UNGA80, in partnership with UNDP. The hub aims to drive digital transformation across Africa and the Arab world, reinforcing Morocco’s ambition to become a regional leader in digital innovation and inclusive growth.
TikTok, working with the Bangladesh government, launched a dedicated STEM Feed to deliver credible, curated science and technology content to learners nationwide. The Dhaka event gathered officials, educators, and creators; #STEMTok will amplify local, Bangla-first content. With safety features and policy alignment, the initiative aims to narrow urban-rural learning gaps and empower youth through accessible digital education.
Jordan’s Justice Minister outlined recent Penal Code and Enforcement Law amendments aimed at balancing rights protection with economic stability. The panel emphasized enhancing debt collection, promoting digital payments, and reforming insolvency laws while addressing challenges from lifting criminal cheque protection. Coordinated reforms are urged for financial stability.
New branding reflects company’s promise to deliver an operational automation strategy designed to optimize revenue, reduce risk, and empower operations…
GiveDirectly partnered with Bangladesh’s government to pilot MobileAid, an AI-driven method using anonymized mobile phone data to identify low-income households quickly and cost-effectively. The approach outperformed community targeting and rivaled traditional surveys, enabling faster, cheaper poverty relief through mobile money transfers. Challenges for scaling include regulatory approvals, telecom cooperation, and building trust, highlighting the need for combining technology with community outreach. MobileAid shows strong potential for rapid social protection, especially in disaster response, by providing timely, accurate targeting aligned with real-world needs.
Air Link Communication Limited will build a major production facility at Sundar Green SEZ, Lahore, spanning 1.4 million sq. ft. and powered by solar energy. Expected to be operational by late 2025, the plant will support exports of electronics while fiscal incentives and retail expansion strengthen the company’s growth outlook.