Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
The Third Arab Forum in Cairo convenes experts to discuss digital transformation strategies enhancing innovation, governance, and public service quality across Arab institutions.
Huawei is set to unveil its latest ICT innovations at Cairo ICT, aimed at supporting Egypt’s digital transformation in line with the country’s 2030 vision. The focus will be on intelligent, sustainable technologies, marking the 5th anniversary of “Cairo OpenLab” and signing multiple MOUs for digital transformation.
du has set a new standard in 5G connectivity by being the first in the Middle East to deploy Huawei’s 5G LampSite X with Three Carrier Aggregation, achieving a peak data rate of 5.1 Gbps. This innovation enhances indoor connectivity and underscores du’s leadership in the 5G market.
Qatar’s MCIT and Google Cloud host AI and digital transformation workshops to help SMEs adopt modern technologies, improve productivity and strengthen competitiveness, supporting the country’s Digital Agenda 2030 and the development of an innovation-driven business ecosystem.
Dubai UAE July 3rd, 2025: DeFi Technologies Inc. (the “Company” or “DeFi Technologies”) (Nasdaq: DEFT) (CBOE CA: DEFI) (GR: R9B),…
Oman’s telecommunications sector has launched the Nafadh initiative in North Al Batinah, extending the program beyond Muscat for the first time. The initiative supports telecom and IT freelancers through practical training, real-world projects, and entrepreneurship pathways, strengthening digital skills, employment opportunities, and participation in the national digital economy.
Orange Group has announced a leadership reshuffle, appointing Yasser Shaker as Executive Vice President and CEO of Orange Middle East and Africa (OMEA), effective July 1, 2025. This strategic move reflects Orange’s focus on accelerating regional growth, leveraging Shaker’s extensive experience to lead the company’s Middle East and Africa operations.
Telecom Egypt has activated a Mediterranean subsea link on the 2Africa subsea cable system, in collaboration with Cisco. This high-capacity link connects Port Said, Egypt, to Marseille, France, and addresses the rising demand for cloud and AI services. The project enhances the subsea network’s efficiency and international traffic capacity.
Omantel received an investment-grade ‘BBB-’ rating from Fitch, reflecting strong financial fundamentals, market leadership, and strategic importance to Oman’s digital transformation. The upgrade highlights Omantel’s role in advancing digital infrastructure, economic diversification, and regional technology leadership.
Tarik Solomon to lead regional growth strategy, strengthen partnerships, and help Teledyne position the Kingdom as a hub for next-generation…