Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Zain Omantel International and Zain Kuwait enabled a Guinness World Record remote robotic surgery between Kuwait and Brazil using ultra-low latency connectivity. The 12,000km procedure demonstrated how advanced digital infrastructure can support real-time, life-critical medical applications globally.
Huawei Cloud gathered over 150 partners in Saudi Arabia to share its ecosystem strategy and reinforce long-term collaboration. The event highlighted partner success stories, recognised top performers, and underscored Huawei Cloud’s role in supporting the Kingdom’s digital transformation.
Sudatel Telecom Group posted a net profit of $71.08 million in the first nine months of 2025, reversing losses recorded a year earlier. Revenues rose to nearly $328 million, while the company also returned to profitability in the third quarter, reflecting a strong financial turnaround.
Iraq emerged as Jordan’s second-largest market for engineering, electrical, and IT exports in the first nine months of 2025, with shipments reaching $1.74 billion. The data highlights strong growth in Jordan’s tech exports and deepening trade relations with Iraq.
Orange Jordan Foundation and ICON concluded a startup acceleration program in Karak and Aqaba, supporting 88 startups with training, mentorship, and resources. The initiative strengthened business growth and reinforced Jordan’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Pakistan’s telecom regulator has warned users to ensure SIM cards are registered in their own names, stressing accountability for misuse. The advisory follows extortion-related complaints in Karachi and aims to strengthen telecom security and regulatory compliance.
BAGHDAD: Iraq is preparing to significantly expand its national fiber-optic internet rollout after a recent population census revealed that more than eight million homes were excluded from earlier plans, according to the Ministry of Communications.
Egypt is preparing to launch a new Maspero digital platform as part of a major media sector overhaul aimed at monetising archives, strengthening social media presence, and restructuring state-owned channels for long-term sustainability.
Egypt plans to increase local mobile phone production to 15 million units next year and begin exports, as part of a broader ICT strategy focused on manufacturing, digital exports, skills development, and infrastructure expansion.
Bahrain ranked 15th globally and second regionally in the World Bank’s 2025 GovTech Maturity Index, achieving a “very high digital maturity” score of 93.6 percent. The results highlight strong eGovernment performance, citizen engagement, and advanced digital infrastructure supporting national development goals.