Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Qatar’s MCIT and Oracle have signed an agreement to expand dedicated government cloud infrastructure and renew technical support services, strengthening digital service continuity, cybersecurity readiness and AI capabilities as part of the country’s ongoing public-sector digital transformation strategy.
Dubai Technology Entrepreneur Campus (Dtec) has partnered with global software development company JetBrains to accelerate artificial intelligence innovation among startups…
21 instructors from Egypt’s National Telecommunications Institute (NTI) received global certification through Tejas Networks’ “Train the Trainers” program. This initiative strengthens Egypt-India telecom cooperation and knowledge transfer, and paves the way for the establishment of the first Tejas Academy in Egypt, enhancing technical skills in networking and fiber optics.
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has received proposals from international consultants for the 5G spectrum auction, expected to conclude by March 2025. However, concerns about the timing and infrastructure readiness for 5G persist among industry leaders, as Pakistan faces challenges like digital load-shedding and underutilized 4G services.
Space42 has successfully completed the first public test flight of its ApusNeo18 HAPS aircraft in the UAE, validating stratospheric performance and preparing the platform for commercial-scale geospatial and telecom applications.
Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, 1 September 2025: Lahint Business Services, a Saudi GovTech leader specializing in AI-driven government automation, today announced…
The objective of the trilateral agreement is to introduce productized satellite platforms and constellation-scale production processes in Europe • 4iG…
inDrive has acquired KraveMart to enter Pakistan’s quick-commerce market, challenging Foodpanda’s 65% dominance. Following a $150M funding round in 2025, inDrive is utilizing its “super app” strategy to consolidate delivery services. The deal leverages Pakistan’s low delivery costs ($0.80 per order) to attempt a profitable 15-minute grocery model, despite the country’s ongoing economic volatility.
Algeria enacts a comprehensive cryptocurrency ban, criminalizing all related activities to reinforce financial system control and combat illicit funding. Violators face imprisonment and hefty fines under the new law.
Zong 4G hosted a delegation from NIPA as part of the Senior Management Course, offering insights into the company’s technological advancements and contributions to Pakistan’s digital ecosystem. Discussions covered network expansion, AI, and data governance. The visit highlighted Zong’s commitment to Pakistan’s digital transformation and fostering sector collaboration.