Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Abu Dhabi becomes home to newest Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution, focused on Quantum, Robotics, Space Tech and related…
Viasat successfully demonstrated direct-to-device (D2D) satellite connectivity in Saudi Arabia, showcasing satellite-enabled two-way communication using a commercial Android smartphone. This milestone, part of Viasat’s ongoing innovation, could bridge connectivity gaps in regions with limited terrestrial services and support new opportunities in various industries.
Pakistan’s mobile networks are steadily upgrading as fiberization reaches 17.9% in 2025, up from 14.8% a year earlier. With over 58,000 cell sites, rising data consumption, and expanding international bandwidth, the country is strengthening its digital backbone and laying the groundwork for higher-speed, future-ready connectivity.
Microsoft Africa and Zindi have partnered to enhance AI skills across the continent, aiming to equip young Africans for future workforce demands. Additionally, Zimbabwe focuses on lithium battery refineries for clean energy, while China invests in Algeria’s infrastructure with the completion of the Bejaia highway project.
Bridge Alliance has added du as its first UAE member, expanding IoT and 5G collaboration across the Middle East and Asia Pacific through shared innovation, cross-border connectivity, and enterprise-driven digital transformation.
QNB has become the first bank in the GCC to enable unified digital wallet acceptance via Mastercard Gateway hosted checkout. The integration simplifies merchant onboarding, accelerates e-commerce adoption, and enhances secure digital payments, reinforcing QNB’s leadership in payment innovation and Mastercard’s vision for an inclusive digital economy.
Nuxera AI’s $2.5 million pre-seed round positions it as a trailblazer in Saudi Arabia’s digital health transformation. By developing AI that understands Arabic dialects and hospital workflows, Nuxera is paving the way for smarter, faster, and more inclusive healthcare across the Kingdom and beyond.
Algeria and Slovenia have initiated a space cooperation framework, with SkyLabs identified as a strategic partner for satellite technology. Bilateral meetings, led by the Slovenian Space Office, focused on collaboration in satellite constellations. The partnership will soon be formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to boost both countries’ space programs.
Nepal’s Ministry of Communication and Information Technology (MoCIT) has released a directive for the operation and management of data centers and cloud services. The directive mandates safety measures, compliance with international standards, and registration with the Department of Information and Technology, ensuring regulated and secure data management across the country.
Dubai, Middle East – January 2025: Corelight, the leading network detection and response (NDR) company, which in its latest fiscal…