Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Hiperdist has partnered with Apacer to distribute its full range of memory and digital storage products across the Middle East and Africa. This collaboration aims to enhance product availability in the rapidly growing market, particularly in gaming and content creation, leveraging Hiperdist’s extensive channel network.
Vodafone Qatar has launched a unified biometric eKYC platform powered by Innovatrics to enable fully remote onboarding for SIMs, eSIMs, wallets, and service changes. The system improves security with liveness detection, reduces reliance on physical stores, and reflects a broader global shift toward biometric-based digital identity and SIM registration.
Reliance Intelligence and Google Cloud partner to expand AI accessibility in India, offering 18 months of free AI Pro access for Jio users and boosting local AI infrastructure through Google’s TPUs.
MBRAH has launched the Sky Support Complex at Dubai South’s Aerospace Supply Chain Zone, offering 14 premium units in a bonded free zone with 100% foreign ownership. Adjacent to Al Maktoum International Airport, the facility is designed to attract aerospace and logistics companies with world-class infrastructure and connectivity.
NPSERT and CSRI Nepal have provided suggestions to enhance Nepal’s e-Governance Blueprint 2081, focusing on strengthening institutional frameworks, improving cybersecurity, and ensuring citizen trust. Recommendations include creating a national data center, improving rural infrastructure, and implementing digital literacy programs to bridge the digital divide.
Zoho Corporation has surpassed 150 million users globally while celebrating its 30th anniversary. The company now serves more than one million paying customers and reported strong growth in 2025. Zoho continues expanding its ecosystem of 60+ business applications while maintaining its bootstrapped, customer-first approach.
The Nepal Telecommunications Authority (NTA) has warned against using signal boosters to access Indian mobile services within Nepal, as it violates local telecom laws. The NTA emphasized legal actions will be taken against those using these devices to amplify foreign signals, specifically in border areas.
Sri Lanka Telecom (SLT) has appointed Riyaaz Rasheed as its new CEO. A telecom veteran with 29 years of experience across Millicom, Etisalat, and Hutchison, Rasheed has also held senior leadership roles at Robi Axiata Bangladesh and Hayleys Group Sri Lanka. His appointment is expected to drive SLT’s growth and innovation as the company advances its digital transformation agenda.
AmiViz has entered into a strategic partnership with Neox Networks to bring advanced network visibility solutions to the GCC, Egypt, and Africa. This collaboration will enhance network performance, cybersecurity, and operational resilience for enterprises, supporting digital transformation initiatives with state-of-the-art technologies such as Network TAPs and Packet Capture solutions.
Oman’s Nomu Programme admits 55 tech startups into its second cohort, offering workshops, mentorship, and business support to accelerate growth. The initiative aims to cultivate a vibrant startup ecosystem, focusing on early-stage companies with validated products and funding.