Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Huawei has signed a cooperation agreement with Telecom Egypt to enhance ICT infrastructure in preparation for 5G services in Egypt. The partnership introduces advanced outdoor and indoor solutions, supporting Telecom Egypt’s goal of becoming a leading ICT operator and fostering digital transformation with the latest 4G/5G technologies.
SLT-MOBITEL has announced plans to offer Starlink satellite internet connectivity to enterprise customers in Sri Lanka, expanding business access to…
Equinix has opened its first AI-ready IBX data centre in Chennai with an initial 800 cabinets, scalable to 4,250. The US$69 million facility integrates with Mumbai’s cloud ecosystem, supports liquid cooling for AI workloads, and strengthens India’s digital and innovation ambitions in emerging technologies.
Google Pay is launching soon in Bangladesh, starting with City Bank cardholders, enabling NFC-based payments and digital wallet use. The move follows its success across South and Southeast Asia, boosting Bangladesh’s digital finance growth alongside local platforms like bKash.
Orange Maroc has launched a 1.5 MW, solar-powered UPTIME-certified data center to drive Morocco’s B2B digital transformation. The operator is expanding cloud, AI, and cybersecurity offerings, strengthening enterprise services, and supporting national goals under Digital Morocco 2030 with major investments, 5G innovations, and sovereign AI capabilities.
Iraq’s Ministry of Communications denied reports of a contract with Vodafone, clarifying that the mobile license project remains in its initial phase. The ministry rejected the claims as election-driven misinformation, affirming transparency in its work and reserving the right to counter efforts to discredit its national projects.
Saudi Arabia is advancing its quantum technology capabilities by establishing a Quantum Valley in collaboration with Aramco, SDAIA, and global quantum firms like IBM and Pasqal. This initiative aims to develop the Kingdom’s first quantum computer and support advancements in various sectors, aligning with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030.
Tawazun Council and Lockheed Martin have signed an agreement to establish a chiplet design and assembly facility in the UAE,…
Algerian startup Talenteo offers a localized SaaS platform to help SMEs manage HR processes efficiently while complying with regional regulations. Backed by recent investment from 216 Capital, Talenteo plans regional expansion starting with Tunisia, addressing a critical need for Africa-specific HR solutions tailored to local languages and laws.
Egypt officially launched its 5G network as part of the “Digital Egypt” vision, highlighting ICT’s role in economic growth and transformation. Vodafone Egypt’s nationwide 5G rollout supports critical sectors and advances the country’s digital economy goals under Vision 2030.