Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Riyadh Air has launched Riyadh Cargo as a tech-first air freight business, embedding digital platforms, real-time tracking, and scalable operations across its wide-body fleet. The move supports Vision 2030, positioning Saudi Arabia as a global logistics hub while enabling reliable, data-driven cargo growth alongside the airline’s expansion.
Zimbabwe has introduced a 15% digital services withholding tax on payments to foreign platforms such as Netflix and Starlink from January 2026. Collected by banks, the tax targets offshore providers earning revenue locally without a physical presence.
Saudi Ports Authority launched the ‘AR2 Asia Red Sea’ shipping service to connect Jeddah with 10 major ports, enhancing trade flow and competitiveness. The move aligns with Saudi Arabia’s strategy to become a global logistics hub bridging three continents.
Bahrain is reaffirming its leadership in advancing the Arab digital economy, positioning digital transformation as a driver of regional integration, trade growth, and sustainable development. Through parliamentary engagement, the Kingdom is championing infrastructure, innovation, and policy alignment to help Arab economies adapt to rapid global change.
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has released its Q2 2024 Quality of Service Survey, revealing that Zong and Jazz excelled in network speed and latency, while Ufone and Telenor lagged behind. The survey assessed key performance metrics across 23 cities, including data speeds and call connection times.
The report asserts that realising the potential of AI depends on five interlinked enablers: data, compute, skills, trust, and capital…
Huawei Cloud’s Saudi Arabia Partner Day highlighted the strength and diversity of its local ecosystem and underscored the company’s partner-first approach. By combining strategic investment, enablement programs, and collaborative innovation, Huawei Cloud is positioning its partners to play a central role in delivering scalable cloud solutions and supporting Saudi Arabia’s long-term digital transformation goals.
KNext Rabat 2025, organized by Kaspersky and Morocco’s Ministry of Digital Transition, spotlighted AI’s growing impact on cybersecurity. Experts warned of rising AI-driven threats and urged constant adaptation, collaboration, and investment to strengthen Morocco’s digital defenses amid accelerating digital transformation.
Starlink launches satellite internet in Chad, its 24th African market, to improve connectivity in remote regions. The move supports Starlink’s goal to increase Africa’s low internet penetration, though regulatory hurdles persist in countries like South Africa.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, September 11, 2025: RemotePass, the all-in-one HR & Payroll platform for managing local and global teams,…