Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Bangladesh Submarine Cables posted a 42.1% rise in Q1 FY26 profit to Tk 619.10 million as bandwidth demand and core business revenue grew. EPS, cash flow, and NAV per share all improved, reflecting strong fundamentals as the country’s sole international submarine cable operator benefits from rising internet usage nationwide significantly.
Bahrain and Algeria’s parliamentary delegations met at IGF 2024 in Riyadh to discuss AI governance and international cooperation. They proposed the creation of an Arab framework for regulating AI and emphasized the need for training programs to address digital transformation challenges, including cybercrime and AI awareness among legislators.
GITEX Africa 2024, held in Marrakech from May 29-31, will gather global experts to address Africa’s cybersecurity challenges amid its digital revolution. Key figures like Ghita Mezzour and Mohamed Al Kuwaiti will discuss strategies to enhance digital security and foster international collaboration, ensuring a secure future for the continent’s digital growth.
BARQ Systems has become one of Egypt’s first companies accredited under the MCIT cybersecurity framework, covering eight cybersecurity domains. The milestone strengthens Egypt’s digital infrastructure and supports Vision 2030’s goal of building a secure, resilient national digital ecosystem.
The Saudi Esports Federation has partnered with PUBG Mobile to create more opportunities for players in Saudi Arabia. The winner of the PUBG Mobile National Championship will qualify for the $3 million PUBG Mobile World Cup. The collaboration also integrates the Saudi eLeague into the national championship, enhancing esports development.
From early radio broadcasts to AI-powered platforms, Saudi media has chronicled the Kingdom’s journey, shaping national identity and connecting generations…
Morocco became a founding member of the global ethical AI initiative Current AI during its first National AI Summit. The partnership, supported by significant government funding, commits Morocco to developing inclusive, values-driven AI technologies that promote the common good across Africa and beyond.
Maxab and Wasoko have completed their merger, creating Africa’s largest B2B retail network with over 450,000 merchants and 4,000 employees across five countries. The combined entity, led by co-CEOs Belal El-Megharbel and Daniel Yu, aims to double its revenue by year-end while enhancing trade between North and East Africa.
The Huawei ICT Competition 2024–2025 Global Final in Shenzhen brought together 210,000 participants from 100+ countries, awarding 18 top teams across Innovation, Practice, and Programming tracks. Special recognitions celebrated women and sustainability efforts. The event supports Huawei’s vision for Intelligent World 2030 and advances AI-enabled digital education.
Turkcell partners with Ericsson and Mavenir to advance 5G Advanced deployment, initiate 6G research and integrate AI-powered capabilities into its mobile core network infrastructure.