Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
CMPak and Huawei have deployed Pakistan’s first FDD 8x120W ultra-wideband high-power solution, achieving 37% lower energy use, double network capacity, and stronger coverage — a major step toward green, intelligent telecom infrastructure.
Estonia and the UAE have signed a strategic partnership to collaborate on digital health innovations. The partnership will leverage Estonia’s expertise in e-prescriptions, blockchain, and AI to enhance the UAE’s healthcare system. It aims to improve service efficiency, data security, and sustainability, with potential economic benefits.
DG Financial Technology and au Financial Service launch NESTA, a secure, scalable payment platform supporting 40+ payment methods with tokenization and zero downtime. Aligned with KDDI’s growth strategy, NESTA enhances Japan’s digital payments ecosystem, starting with au and UQ mobile services and planning wider expansion.
Kacific and Paksat International have partnered to enhance broadband connectivity in Pakistan using the Paksat-MM1 satellite. This collaboration will provide affordable, high-speed internet, especially in remote regions, improving mobile backhaul, backup connectivity, and supporting businesses, government agencies, and ISPs, while boosting digital inclusion across the country.
Hynfra has partnered with Poland’s Promet-Plast to deploy integrated hydrogen and renewable energy technologies across green ammonia projects in Egypt, Oman, Jordan, and Mauritania. The collaboration leverages Promet-Plast’s arid-ready Agro-Hydro-Energy platform to reduce project risk and support scalable hydrogen development in the MENA region.
Spoilz, a Saudi gaming studio, has secured investment from Merak Capital, Impact46, and others to expand development and LiveOps services. The funding will strengthen its pipeline of culturally relevant, globally scalable mobile games while supporting Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 goal of becoming a global gaming hub.
The UAE has been ranked as the global digital leader in Airgain’s Emerging Digital Powerhouse Index, leading the world in fast, affordable internet, tech-savvy population, and 5G connectivity. This ranking underscores the UAE’s growing role in the knowledge economy, setting the stage for innovation-driven growth across industries.
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Algeria’s Ministry of Interior has partnered with Algérie Télécom to provide high-speed internet and fixed-line services to all primary schools, prioritizing low-income areas. This initiative aims to improve education and introduce digital skills to young students, supporting the country’s digital transformation efforts.
Qatar’s MoPH, with LSE and Hoffmann-La Roche, conducted a comprehensive workshop to build national Health Technology Assessment capacity. The initiative aims to support evidence-based healthcare decision-making and sustainability aligned with Qatar National Vision 2030.