Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Egypt’s telecom services saw significant improvements in Q4 2024, with better voice and data transmission. The country also received the 2024 Speedtest Award for Africa’s fastest fixed internet. As part of its digital infrastructure expansion, Egypt is replacing copper cables with fiber optics to enhance broadband speeds across the nation.
Oman Data Park has partnered with Intro Technology to establish the Kemet Data Center in the Suez Canal Economic Zone, with an investment of $450 million. This collaboration aims to provide cloud solutions and IoT services, enhancing digital transformation in the Middle East and Africa while promoting sustainability.
Careem Pay now offers fast, affordable money transfers from the UAE to Jordan, supporting remittances in Jordanian Dinars with next-day processing. The service includes fee-free transfers for new users and discounts for Careem Plus members, facilitating easier support for expatriates and their families.
Dell Technologies and RAKEZ have signed an MoU to enhance the economic zone’s technological capabilities, offering AI, multi-cloud, and security services. This partnership will drive innovation, improve operational efficiency, and support business growth, positioning RAKEZ as a leading hub for tech-driven transformation in the UAE.
The 9th edition of Women Tech Quest (WTQ) held in Karachi, Islamabad, and Lahore inspired women to lead in Pakistan’s IT and e-commerce sectors. The event featured competitions, keynote speeches, and discussions on leadership, digital transformation, and financial empowerment. Winners were recognized in testing, design, and coding categories.
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The UAE leads the world in tech dependency, with residents spending nearly eight hours daily on screens and TikTok surpassing Instagram adoption. Ranked ahead of Brazil, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey, the UAE’s universal internet access highlights its position as a hyper-connected nation driving global digital engagement trends.
PTA is enforcing recovery of an $11.77 million late fee from Zong over delayed license renewal payments. Despite partial payments made under court order, the late fee remains unpaid, risking penalties or service disruption. Zong may appeal or settle to protect its operations in Pakistan’s telecom market.
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