Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Egypt introduces tax-free startup zones offering customs and tax exemptions, simplified registration, and support services to retain tech talent amid currency shortages. Inspired by Gulf models, the initiative targets AI, fintech, and software sectors, aiming to boost investment and growth while addressing challenges like funding and regulatory hurdles.
UNOOSA and MBRSC launched the PHI-1 mission carrying hosted payloads from Nepal and Bahrain under the Access to Space for All initiative. The mission helps developing nations gain spaceflight experience through cost-effective payload hosting, supporting space-enabled hazard sensing and secure communications, and advancing the UN’s broader “Space2030” participation agenda.
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The GSMA’s Digital Nation Summit in Islamabad praised Pakistan’s progress but warned of a 52% mobile Internet usage gap, the largest in APAC. With reforms on spectrum, taxation, trust, and regulation, Pakistan could transform into a digital powerhouse, boosting economic growth, social inclusion, and regional leadership in innovation.
Sparkle, the first international service provider in Italy and among the top global operators, and Xebia, a global AI-first digital…
Leading Saudi telecom group stc has reported solid financial results for the first half of 2024, with a 4.79% increase in revenues, reaching SAR38.25 billion ($10.2 billion). Net profit surged by 7.73% to SAR6.6 billion, driven by growth in customer and carrier revenues, as well as subsidiary performance. The company’s “Dare 2.0” strategy and cost efficiency programs were key factors in achieving these results.
LONDON, United Kingdom, December 19, 2025 — The Youth Charter Community Campus (www.YouthCharter.org), the global movement using sport, culture, and…
Pakistan has launched Data Vault, its first AI-focused and fully solar-powered data centre, offering secure, compliant, and green infrastructure for AI innovation. It supports startups, researchers, and government with GPU services, local AI models, and talent development aligned with the government’s digital economy goals.
At COMEX 2025, Oman unveiled the Digital Triangle Project, an AI zone, and the Green AI Alliance, while signing RO 42 million in new agreements. The event also launched Maeen, Oman’s first AI language model, highlighting the Sultanate’s push toward a sustainable, AI-driven digital economy under Vision 2040.
Bangladesh has improved its frontier technology preparedness, ranking 112th globally in the 2025 Technology and Innovation Report. The country excels in research and development but lags in ICT development. While India leads South Asia, Bangladesh faces challenges in infrastructure and skills, requiring reforms to fully leverage frontier technologies.