Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Pakistan’s digital payments ecosystem is growing rapidly but remains fragile due to transaction failures, regulatory friction, and low trust. Experts say operational fixes, open banking, and better fraud management could improve reliability and confidence without major infrastructure spending.
Ufone and Jazz rank first in PTA’s Q2 2025 mobile coverage survey across 19 Pakistani cities, demonstrating the most reliable 4G/3G signal compliance. Zong follows closely, while Telenor lags with the highest non-compliance.
Metito Utilities has partnered with SAP to accelerate its digital transformation using GROW with SAP, implementing SAP S/4HANA Cloud to optimize operations, financial agility, and workforce management. The partnership supports Metito’s global expansion, driving innovation and sustainability in water management solutions across multiple regions, starting with the UAE.
Egypt’s Ministry of Communications and Information Technology signed agreements with Vodafone Egypt, Orange Egypt, and e& Egypt for the second phase of 5G licences. These agreements aim to enhance 5G services, improve network performance, and support sectors like smart cities, healthcare, and logistics.
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Bangladesh’s internet subscriptions rose by 24 lakh in July, lifting the total to 13.60 crore after months of decline. Growth was led by mobile operators, with broadband also gaining modestly. While tax hikes and reduced subsidies caused last year’s slump, renewed operator efforts and rising data usage are driving recovery.
Google Cloud and Qatar’s Ministry of Communications and Information Technology have renewed their strategic Master Framework Agreement at MWC Doha, strengthening their long-term collaboration to support Qatar National Vision 2030. The partnership builds on the success of the Google Cloud Doha region and will continue enabling secure cloud adoption, generative AI, and advanced data solutions across the government sector to drive large-scale digital transformation.
Egypt plans a EGP 13 billion investment in its ICT sector for the 2025/2026 fiscal year to accelerate digital transformation and enhance infrastructure. The investment includes expanding mobile towers, training 600,000 workers, and boosting digital exports, with a focus on building long-term competitiveness in the regional tech market.
Meta AI is now fully available across key MENA markets, including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Morocco, and Iraq. The AI assistant is integrated into Meta’s apps and offers features like text generation, image creation, and support for Arabic. The rollout includes educational initiatives and plans for advanced tools.
Dubai World Trade Centre has partnered with Momentus Technologies to enhance its venue and event management operations. This collaboration aims to integrate state-of-the-art solutions, boosting efficiency and innovation across DWTC’s portfolio of international exhibitions and conferences, while reinforcing its status as a global leader in the industry.