Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Al al-Bayt University hosted its third international conference on artificial intelligence, focusing on legal frameworks for a sustainable future. Minister Nancy Namrouqa stressed the importance of AI in development and the need for robust legislation. The event aligned with Jordan’s vision for AI and innovation, with contributions from international legal experts.
Dialog Axiata has achieved a 6.2Gbps speed on its 5G Standalone (5G SA) Ready network, marking the fastest ever recorded in Sri Lanka on a commercial smartphone. In collaboration with Huawei and Samsung, this milestone demonstrates the potential of 5.5G Ultra Advanced Technology for transforming mobile connectivity.
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Maroc Telecom raises 3 billion dirhams through its first private bond issuance to refinance debt and fund investments in 5G, fibre networks and digital services across Africa.
Bahrain’s iGA participated in the 27th GCC eGovernment Executive Committee meeting in Kuwait, advancing regional digital transformation. Key highlights included renaming the committee, developing a unified AI strategy, enhancing digital security, and preparing for the GCC Digital Government Award 2025, reinforcing Gulf cooperation in government digital services.
Korek Telecom is struggling with a debt of $1.5 billion owed to Iraq’s Communications and Media Commission, leading to service disruptions across Iraq and the Kurdistan region. Despite requests for installment payments, the CMC has escalated actions, including suspending Korek’s internet services, urging the company to settle its financial obligations.
Dubai International Chamber has supported the expansion of Emtelle into Indonesia by facilitating a partnership with PT Fajar Mitra Krida Abadi. The MoU focuses on enhancing Indonesia’s fibre optic network, boosting broadband services, and strengthening the country’s telecommunications infrastructure, contributing to its digital future.
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority is upgrading its national firewall infrastructure in a Rs. 40–120 million project to enhance cybersecurity and strengthen protection against sophisticated digital threats across telecom and data networks.
South Korea has joined the UAE’s Stargate AI data centre project, agreeing to support computing, energy infrastructure, and AI R&D. With Samsung and SK Hynix supplying chips, the partnership strengthens bilateral AI collaboration and advances the UAE’s goal of hosting the world’s largest AI data centre campus outside the U.S.
Ooredoo will return as Diamond Sponsor of Web Summit Qatar 2026, showcasing AI, connectivity, and startup innovation through an immersive Innovation Hub Pavilion. The sponsorship reinforces Ooredoo’s role in enabling Qatar’s National Digital Strategy 2030 and positions the company at the centre of the country’s growing global technology ecosystem.