Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Media City Qatar has partnered with the German Press Agency (dpa) to establish a regional editorial hub in Doha, set to launch in June 2025. This collaboration aims to enhance news coverage across the GCC, support Arabic content, and foster Qatari talent through training and development.
Farabin Company has launched an advanced 4G Remote Radio Unit (RRU) to improve telecommunications network coverage and capacity, especially in rural areas. The RRU integrates with a baseband system (BBU) and a centralized management system, reducing costs and enhancing data transfer rates by eliminating the need for low-loss cables.
Orange Jordan sponsored three editions of the Model United Nations to engage over 700 students in learning about global issues and the UN’s role. The event emphasized student empowerment, skill-building, and leadership, supporting the development of a new generation ready to tackle the world’s challenges and contribute to sustainable progress.
The marketing world is shifting from third-party cookies to AI-driven, privacy-first technologies. Google’s Privacy Sandbox, Apple’s App Tracking Transparency, and Meta’s losses reflect this transformation. Brands like Netflix, Sephora, and Spotify are leading the way with personalized AI experiences. Emerging tech includes biometric logins, emotional AI, and predictive interfaces.
Ericsson and e& UAE have partnered to explore 6G technology and its future mobile network evolution. The collaboration focuses on advancing 6G concepts, leveraging both companies’ expertise to shape the next generation of connectivity, and aims to enhance the digital transformation in the UAE and beyond.
Du’s Q1 2025 results show a 7% increase in revenue to AED 4 billion and a 20% rise in profit to AED 722 million, driven by subscriber growth and UAE economic performance. The company’s expansion includes a new AED 2 billion data center in partnership with Microsoft.
Banglalink, part of VEON, has launched RYZE, a digital lifestyle app tailored to Bangladesh’s youth. Offering AI-powered personalization, the app provides skill development resources, entertainment, and rewards. It aims to empower the young population with digital solutions, supporting skill growth and digital inclusion in line with VEON’s broader strategy.
BTRC convenes key stakeholders to enhance disaster resilience of Bangladesh’s telecom infrastructure, calling for national policies, emergency service designation, and cross-agency collaboration.
The UAE Cybersecurity Council has urged users to keep smartphones, laptops, routers, and smart devices updated, warning that outdated systems are prime targets for malware and data theft. Enabling automatic updates and timely patches is considered the most effective protection against evolving cyberattacks.
Vodafone Egypt has successfully deployed digital healthcare tools across 314 hospitals, benefiting over 6 million patients. The operator aims to extend these services to 26 million citizens. The initiative focuses on digitizing hospital operations, improving patient experiences, and streamlining processes, marking a significant transformation in Egypt’s healthcare sector.