Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Pakistan’s IT and Commerce ministries collaborate through a joint working group to accelerate e-commerce growth, improve policies, and foster innovation for a resilient digital economy.
Gaza experiences a widespread communication blackout after the last fiber optic cable is attacked, with repair efforts blocked, severely affecting emergency and humanitarian operations amid ongoing conflict.
EWC 2025 positions Riyadh as the epicenter of global esports with record prize money, elite tournaments, and a vibrant cultural festival, driving economic growth and showcasing MENA’s booming gaming ecosystem.
Amini AI focuses on building practical, sustainable AI infrastructure for emerging economies, addressing unique data challenges while empowering local talent and fostering environmentally conscious innovation across the Global South.
VPS and Mastercard’s partnership accelerates Morocco’s digital payment ecosystem, delivering secure, innovative solutions that foster financial inclusion and empower businesses in the country’s growing digital economy.
Temasek’s entry into the AI Infrastructure Partnership marks a strategic commitment by sovereign wealth funds to fund the foundational infrastructure essential for the next generation of AI technologies, alongside industry and financial leaders.
Orange and AFD’s new strategic partnership accelerates digital inclusion and sustainable development across Africa-Middle East and other regions, leveraging decades of collaboration to empower local communities and foster innovative, responsible digital ecosystems.
The ATU’s ICANN-backed initiative to accelerate IPv6 adoption addresses Africa’s urgent need for scalable internet infrastructure amid rapid digital growth, aiming to ensure the continent can support millions more connected users and devices.
Orange Egypt’s 5G rollout marks a pivotal step in Egypt’s digital transformation, offering faster speeds and greater connectivity while supporting emerging technologies and positioning the country as a regional technology hub.
Bangladesh’s telecom sector faces transformative licensing reforms designed to modernize the industry, balancing operator freedoms with regulatory clarity amid debates on local versus foreign interests and ongoing anti-corruption efforts.