Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Liquid Intelligent Technologies has partnered with Globalstar to deliver advanced 5G connectivity solutions across Africa, the Middle East, and the Gulf. The collaboration grants Liquid exclusive rights to distribute Globalstar’s XCOM RAN 5G private network solution, aiming to revolutionize industries like mining and support AI-driven applications in these regions.
UNESCO marked Pakistan’s 16 Days of Activism by confronting digital gender-based violence through advocacy, art, and youth engagement. From policy dialogue to the “Seen & Unseen” exhibition and digital safety campaigns, the initiative exposed online abuse, humanised its impact, and equipped women with tools for protection and digital literacy.
du has announced the second edition of its tech event, Envision 2024, under the theme “Gathering Nation’s Leaders for Progress with AI-Driven Digitalization.” The event, under the patronage of Digital Dubai Authority, aims to advance the UAE’s digital transformation through AI, cloud, and smart city technologies, fostering sustainable development.
UAE consumer spending reached $3.7 billion in Q3 2024, driven by strong growth in FMCG and technology sectors. The rise of back-to-school promotions, digital shopping platforms, and convenience retail fueled this growth, with increasing adoption of online grocery services. The country’s retail landscape shows strong consumer confidence and evolving spending habits.
Oman is set to launch a Net Zero Centre to support its 2050 zero neutrality goal. The Centre will focus on green hydrogen production, carbon certificate trading, and energy efficiency. New green hydrogen projects and a liquid hydrogen corridor with the Netherlands are also part of Oman’s sustainable energy efforts.
DAMAMAX and Kalaam Telecom have teamed up to provide comprehensive cloud-based communication services to Jordanian businesses, enhancing digital infrastructure and supporting scalable enterprise connectivity through solutions like SD-WAN, UCaaS, and CCaaS.
Nepal’s digital payment landscape is growing rapidly, with QR code transactions increasing by 230% in volume and 210% in value from FY2021–2024. Mobile banking and digital lending are also expanding, while cross-border payments with India and China are growing. This digital transformation supports financial inclusion and economic growth.
Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming a mainstream shopping tool in Qatar, with 90% of consumers using AI-powered technologies during their…
Islamic Development Bank Institute (IsDBI) Secures Second United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Patent for Innovative “Proof-of-Use” Blockchain Consensus…
Cairo, Egypt – 12 May 2026: The Information Technology Industry Development Agency (ITIDA)has concluded its software testing competition, highlighting a new…