Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
ZIRA Group celebrates 30 years with a major rebrand and launches an AI-powered modular BSS platform, emphasizing flexibility, SaaS delivery, and global expansion to meet diverse telco needs in dynamic markets worldwide.
The solution provides government customers with Cloud, Cyber Security, Compute AI infrastructure, Local-Language AI models, and an AI Institute to…
Oman has launched its National Programme for Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Advanced Digital Technologies, aiming to integrate AI across sectors, increase the digital economy’s GDP contribution, and boost global AI readiness rankings. The initiative aligns with Vision 2040 goals for sustainable development.
Aria Ventures launched a EGP50 million fund to support deep-tech startups in Egypt. The venture studio builds startups by validating ideas and providing infrastructure, planning to scale funding to EGP200 million to advance scientific innovation in the region.
Algeria launches defence-backed industrial companies to produce fibre optics and ICT equipment locally, aiming to strengthen digital sovereignty, cybersecurity and national telecom infrastructure.
Morocco’s government reports major progress in rural healthcare infrastructure, with 1,816 projects and 95% of medical transport units completed. Yet persistent maternal deaths and systemic failings highlight the growing divide between official progress and on-the-ground healthcare realities.
AIMC 2025 also provided a platform for discussions on the integration of new technologies and sustainable practices in the mining…
Morocco is launching 5G before AFCON 2025, aiming for 25% population coverage by end-2025 and 70% by 2030. Tunisia, Algeria, and Egypt have already started 5G deployments, with the rest of Africa progressing at varying speeds toward super-fast internet.
Vodacom and Huawei have launched Africa’s first EcoMatrix network in Tanzania, improving 4G performance by 200 percent while reducing energy consumption and infrastructure complexity.
Kuwait has launched 5G Advanced technology with Knetco as the lead implementor for Huawei, achieving a nationwide rollout on a compressed schedule. Offering speeds up to ten times faster than 5G, the technology will drive smart cities, AI-powered industries, and sustainable digital transformation under Kuwait Vision 2035.