Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Egypt’s digital exports reached $7.4bn over seven years, driven by rapid ICT sector growth, outsourcing expansion, skills development, and major infrastructure investment. Government focus on digital strategy, AI adoption, and broadband upgrades has strengthened Egypt’s position as a global outsourcing and digital services hub.
Bangladesh’s National Logistics Policy 2025 aims to modernise supply chains, reduce trade costs, and strengthen export competitiveness as the country prepares for post-LDC transition. With a focus on multimodal infrastructure, digitalisation, and institutional coordination, the policy’s impact will ultimately depend on effective implementation and political stability.
Pakistan will assume the presidency of the Digital Cooperation Organization Council in February 2026 during the Fifth General Assembly in Kuwait. As a founding member, Pakistan’s leadership role highlights its growing influence in global digital cooperation, following initiatives such as hosting the DCO’s Digital FDI Forum and supporting inclusive digital growth.
Algeria’s ARPCE has launched the e-Services digital platform to move administrative procedures online for the postal and electronic communications sectors. The portal allows remote submission and tracking of requests, improving efficiency, transparency, and data security while supporting the country’s broader public sector digital transformation efforts.
Ooredoo has partnered with Darktrace to offer AI-driven cybersecurity services to businesses in Qatar. The collaboration provides access to the Darktrace ActiveAI Security Platform, enabling real-time threat detection, autonomous response, and protection against emerging cyber risks, strengthening enterprise security and resilience.
Batelco by Beyon has partnered with Cisco to modernise its IP Backbone infrastructure, introducing advanced routing, automation, and intelligent monitoring. The upgrade aims to improve network performance, enable AI-driven operations, and support future technologies such as 5G-Advanced, 6G readiness, IoT, and cloud-native services in Bahrain.
The launch of Satellite Direct-to-Device services positions Bahrain as the first GCC country to authorise mobile-to-satellite connectivity. The initiative allows standard mobile phones to connect beyond terrestrial networks, including maritime areas, enhancing safety, resilience, and nationwide connectivity while reinforcing Bahrain’s role as a regional leader in advanced telecommunications.
The expanded Zain Bahrain–Ericsson partnership brings advanced 5G edge capabilities to the Kingdom, enabling ultra-low latency, secure connectivity, and optimized performance. The deployment supports Industry 4.0 use cases such as AI-driven automation and real-time monitoring, strengthening Bahrain’s digital infrastructure and enterprise transformation efforts.
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