Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Saudi Arabia and UAE invest billions in AI infrastructure and data centers, racing to become the Middle East’s leading AI hubs. Saudi Arabia leads in planned data center capacity, while both nations forge key partnerships and government-backed initiatives amid global tech rivalries.
Tencent has expressed interest in entering the Bangladeshi market, with plans to collaborate on growing the local gaming and digital sectors. The company, known for its global gaming influence and services like cloud computing, aims to partner with local players to contribute to the country’s digital economy and GDP growth.
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) reported blocking around 1.3 million URLs due to “anti-Islam, indecent, and immoral” content. This action follows a petition to ban TikTok in the country, highlighting the platform’s failure to prevent blasphemous material. The PTA aims to enhance community guidelines compliance.
UAE-based AI and technology group G42 and the Government of India have formalized the commercial framework for the Condor Galaxy…
Pakistan’s Ministry of IT has launched the Right of Way One-Window Operation, streamlining the process for telecom operators to obtain NOCs. This platform allows for electronic applications, real-time tracking, and online payments, accelerating fiber optic network rollout and contributing to the Digital Pakistan Vision.
Bangladesh’s telecom sector faces transformative licensing reforms designed to modernize the industry, balancing operator freedoms with regulatory clarity amid debates on local versus foreign interests and ongoing anti-corruption efforts.
Snoonu partners with Saudi Arabia’s Jahez Group, becoming Qatar’s first unicorn with a QR 1 billion valuation, accelerating innovation and digital growth across the GCC.
Kuwait Municipality has launched the Baladia 139 app to let residents report municipal issues with photos and GPS data, track progress, and receive resolution updates. The app aims to boost transparency, speed up response times, and digitize public service delivery.
The Saudi Astronomy Team won three bronze medals at the IOAA 2024 in Brazil, showcasing their skills in astronomy and astrophysics. Prepared through extensive training camps by CST and Mawhiba, the students excelled in a competitive field with participants from 53 countries, marking a significant achievement for Saudi Arabia in the Space sector.
Nigeria ranks 120th out of 137 countries in mobile network excellence according to the latest Global Network Excellence Index. The country lags behind 19 African nations in 4G/5G availability and download speeds, with challenges in network performance and coverage. Several African nations outperform Nigeria in key network metrics.