Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
SLT-MOBITEL has been ranked Sri Lanka’s top telecommunications service provider in the PepperCube Tracker for August 2025. The recognition highlights strong customer trust, service reliability, and the company’s continued commitment to innovation and nationwide connectivity.
Telecom Egypt reported a 37% increase in Q1 2025 net profit, reaching 1.1 billion EGP, driven by growth in broadband and mobile services. The company saw an 18% revenue increase and a 15% rise in EBITDA. Continued investments in network infrastructure and 5G capabilities support its strong performance.
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Egypt’s “Shaping AI Horizon” forum focused on the National AI Strategy (2025-2030), aimed at boosting entrepreneurship and technology investment. Key pillars include AI infrastructure, talent development, and regulatory frameworks. ITIDA and 500 Global are collaborating to address AI skill shortages and promote innovation within Egypt’s AI ecosystem.
The Omani Tender Board has signed six framework contracts with local companies to supply desktop computers, laptops, and tablets to government agencies. This initiative aims to improve procurement efficiency and support the growth of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Oman.
Merak Capital has partnered with Microsoft to support gaming startups in Saudi Arabia, leveraging Microsoft’s resources, including Azure cloud and advanced tools. This collaboration aims to accelerate innovation, provide mentorship, and expand global market access. The partnership aligns with Saudi Vision 2030, fostering growth in the gaming industry.
M42 has launched M42 Saudi Arabia to advance digital, precision, and preventive healthcare, expanding its regional health intelligence ecosystem and strengthening Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 healthcare transformation.
Tamkeen is supporting 14 leading Bahraini tech companies at the LEAP 2025 Technology Conference in Riyadh. This collaboration provides an opportunity for the companies to engage with the global tech community, secure investment, and explore strategic partnerships, advancing Bahrain’s digital economy and competitiveness in the private sector.
Kazakhstan now accepts Alipay+ payments via Kaspi QR, making it the first in Central Asia to enable cross-border QR payments. The move supports record tourism growth, expands merchant reach, and deepens the Alipay+–Kaspi.kz partnership for both inbound and outbound mobile payments.
Cisco and Nvidia have expanded their partnership to provide AI technology solutions for enterprises, aiming to deliver high-performance, low-latency connectivity for AI workloads. The collaboration will optimize AI infrastructure investments and enable businesses to adopt AI quickly and effectively, leveraging Cisco and Nvidia’s combined expertise in data centers and networking.