Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Ooredoo Kuwait participated in the “Watheefti” Career Fair, emphasizing its commitment to empowering local youth through job opportunities and professional development. The company is also collaborating with leading institutions to enhance leadership skills in the telecommunications sector, aligning with Kuwait’s vision for a technology-driven future.
Oman is increasingly positioning itself as a regional logistics hub, with digital transformation playing a central role in enhancing efficiency,…
Zain Kuwait and Parallel Wireless have achieved a milestone in 5G with a successful standalone (SA) proof of concept, demonstrating download speeds over 1.3 Gbps and energy savings of 35%. The trial highlights open RAN’s potential, showcasing scalability, efficiency, and sustainability towards Zain’s net-zero goals by 2050.
Oman secured a key geostationary orbital slot at 73.5° East by committing to launch a temporary satellite by end-2025 and contract a Ka-band high-throughput satellite for 2028. This move supports the country’s expanding space ambitions and regional broadband coverage goals under Oman Vision 2040.
Prof. Ahsan Iqbal Inaugurates the Most Powerful Computing Facility of Pakistan at PIEAS Islamabad; November 18, 2025: Federal Minister for…
DataVolt and Supermicro have formed a partnership to deliver ultra-dense GPU platforms for DataVolt’s hyperscale AI campuses in Saudi Arabia and the US. This collaboration is part of DataVolt’s broader investments in AI infrastructure and renewable energy, helping the Kingdom’s goal of becoming a global leader in AI innovation.
Zain Esports partners with Riot Games MEA to bring League of Legends and other content to the Middle East. This collaboration aims to enhance the gaming experience for regional gamers and elevate Zain Esports’ role in the gaming ecosystem.
Dell Technologies, Aramco, and NITA have partnered to launch the ITXcelerate program, offering advanced training and certifications to Saudi graduates in IT fields. This initiative aims to build a skilled technology workforce, supporting Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 and enhancing the Kingdom’s position as a tech hub.
L3Harris and EDGE Group will collaborate on AI-enabled defence solutions, autonomous systems, and regional security programmes under a new MoU. The agreement strengthens EDGE’s product development pipeline, expands L3Harris’ Middle East footprint, and accelerates joint R&D to support the UAE’s growing defence ecosystem.
Lebanon’s President Joseph Aoun invited Elon Musk to Beirut after Musk expressed interest in Lebanon’s telecom sector. Discussions around Starlink satellite internet highlight hopes for improving Lebanon’s unstable telecom infrastructure amid financial and reconstruction challenges.