Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Huawei’s Northern Africa Digital Power Ecosystem Partner Summit 2025 emphasized sustainable energy innovation and collaboration in Africa. The summit showcased Huawei’s cutting-edge digital power solutions and reaffirmed the company’s commitment to addressing energy challenges and promoting green energy transitions across the region.
Abu Dhabi, UAE, 12 March 2025: Dr. Abdulla Al Nuaimi, Founder & CEO of SecureTech, has been awarded the Channel…
Iraq’s internet penetration rose from 44.3% in 2019 to 82.9% in 2024. The Ministry of Communications plans additional infrastructure projects with public-private partnerships to support the country’s digital transformation and modernize its telecommunications network.
Moro Hub and the UAE Space Agency have partnered to digitize space operations, enhancing the UAE’s global competitiveness in the space sector. This strategic MoU focuses on operational efficiency, customer engagement, and innovation through advanced digital technologies.
Orange Egypt’s 5G rollout marks a pivotal step in Egypt’s digital transformation, offering faster speeds and greater connectivity while supporting emerging technologies and positioning the country as a regional technology hub.
The Sri Lankan government is amending telecom laws to allow independent companies to build telecom towers, aiming to accelerate tower rollouts and support the digital economy’s expansion to $15 billion by 2030. The amendments are expected to be debated in parliament soon.
Doha hosted the 8th meeting of the GCC Ministerial Committee for e-Government and the 28th meeting for Post and Telecommunications, where key discussions focused on digital transformation, the launch of the GCC e-Government Guiding Strategy (2024-2030), and cooperation in communications and technology sectors.
Nokia Bell Labs and Aramco have announced a collaboration aimed at advancing Industry 4.0 digital transformation initiatives. The MoU targets the development of digital use-cases across multiple sectors in Saudi Arabia and the MENA region, promoting innovation and technology integration.
The Ministry of Education launched Ma’a Hamad Chat, an AI-powered service designed to improve communication and support learning. The platform provides accurate, curriculum-based answers for students, teachers, and parents, with tailored responses in multiple languages. It complements textbooks and enhances digital learning experiences in line with the MoE’s transformation vision.
Egypt and Algeria held talks to enhance cooperation in renewable energy and electricity grid modernization. Discussions covered high-voltage transmission, distribution networks, and transformer stations, with a focus on clean energy manufacturing and reducing carbon emissions. Algeria aims to collaborate with Egyptian firms to support its energy transition and decarbonization efforts.