Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
The Digital Co-operation Organisation (DCO) has launched the Digital Economy Navigator (DEN) to help nations like Bahrain gauge their digital economy maturity. This new tool assesses various digital performance metrics, aiding in strategic planning and development.
Algeria will expand mobile coverage to 4,500 new areas by 2027, focusing on rural communities while advancing satellite, fibre and corridor connectivity to close digital gaps.
A consortium of PCCW Global, Sparkle, Telecom Egypt, and ZOI has launched the AAE-2 subsea cable project, linking Asia, Africa, and Europe via advanced subsea and terrestrial routes. The system will deliver unprecedented capacity, resilience, and scalability to meet global digital transformation and cloud connectivity demands.
Kuwait has secured approval to award a $64.8m contract to modernise its fixed-line network, aiming for 90% fibre coverage by 2028 with speeds up to 10 Gbps, supporting smart city ambitions and the New Kuwait 2035 vision.
The National Telecommunication Institute (NTI), in collaboration with Huawei, completed its first AI training program at the Egyptian Talent Academy, offering young Egyptians the chance to enhance their skills in AI, Python programming, and advanced technologies. Participants can apply for Huawei Certified ICT Associate certification to boost career prospects.
Bybit, the world’s second-largest crypto exchange by trading volume, today announced its 2026 transformation into “The New Financial Platform,” a…
Oman’s new MOFN service with Ciena boosts data speeds up to 1.6 Tbps per wavelength, enhancing regional connectivity for AI and cloud infrastructure. The end-to-end managed service strengthens Oman’s status as a strategic digital hub linking Asia, Africa, Australia, and Europe, while delivering secure, scalable bandwidth for hyperscalers and enterprise expansion.
Space42 has partnered with FADA to enhance the UAE’s Earth observation capabilities with a contract valued at AED378 million. This collaboration will leverage data from Space42’s SAR satellites, advancing data-driven decision-making, situational awareness, and geospatial analytics. The initiative strengthens the UAE’s sovereign space and technology capabilities.
Maroc Telecom has waived February telecom bills for residents of Ksar El Kebir following severe floods, while deploying teams to restore network services and support affected communities.
Zong 4G has partnered with the JDC Foundation to fund free medical diagnostic services for low-income communities in Karachi. By covering test costs, Zong enables JDC to expand its capacity and range of screenings, easing financial burdens for underserved patients and strengthening access to essential healthcare through its CSR efforts.