Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Orange Maroc has launched a 1.5 MW, solar-powered UPTIME-certified data center to drive Morocco’s B2B digital transformation. The operator is expanding cloud, AI, and cybersecurity offerings, strengthening enterprise services, and supporting national goals under Digital Morocco 2030 with major investments, 5G innovations, and sovereign AI capabilities.
Morocco is accelerating 5G deployment under its Digital Morocco 2030 strategy, aiming for 70% coverage by the end of the decade. The rollout includes long-term investment, terrain-specific engineering, and stronger network security measures. Once implemented, the country will benefit from faster, more reliable connectivity, enabling new digital services and economic opportunities.
Kuwait has launched the Salem app, a unified digital health platform that replaces the Seha system and integrates 30+ services. Users can book appointments, access medical records, view lab results, and receive prescription alerts. The initiative supports Kuwait Vision 2035 and strengthens the country’s broader health digitalisation strategy.
Iraq and Germany’s GIZ have signed a new agreement to accelerate digital transformation, boost youth employment, and support SMEs. The deal includes training, loans, and funding for tech and environmental projects, building on GIZ’s decade-long, $1bn investment in Iraq’s reconstruction, economic recovery and development.
Jordan and Syria are exploring new collaboration in digital transformation, cybersecurity, and tech infrastructure. A Jordanian delegation led by Minister Sami Smeirat visited Damascus University to review digital education systems and discuss academic partnerships in AI, cybersecurity and emerging technologies aimed at boosting youth digital skills.
Syria HIGH TECH 2025 brings together 225 exhibitors to highlight Syria’s renewed digital transformation agenda. The event showcases smart cities, AI, e-government and fintech innovations, draws strong regional interest including an 80-company Jordanian delegation, and reflects Syria’s intent to rebuild its digital economy through technology and international partnerships.
Pocket Gamer Connects Aqaba 2025 highlighted MENA’s rapid rise as a global gaming hub, gathering 2,400 delegates and 300 companies across 20+ countries. With strong indie participation, top-tier speakers, and strategic links between regional and global markets, the event showcased the region’s innovation, growing talent pipelines, and expanding industry impact.
The session explored how intelligent networks, AI, avatars, and integrated data systems are reshaping knowledge economies. Experts highlighted inclusive digital access models, the rise of culturally aware AI, and stronger public–private data collaboration as key drivers for future knowledge markets. Connectivity, innovation, and cross-sector partnerships will be essential for equitable global progress.
Huawei Cloud Egypt and Gold Net Trading have partnered to modernize the company’s technology infrastructure using scalable cloud services, secure data platforms, and intelligent analytics. The collaboration aims to enhance efficiency, improve service delivery, support expansion, and accelerate digital transformation across Egypt’s trading sector, with Qualidev providing implementation support.
Meta and global telecom partners have completed the 2Africa subsea cable, the world’s longest open-access system spanning 33 countries and connecting three billion people. With capacity exceeding all existing African subsea cables combined, it promises faster, cheaper, and more reliable internet, accelerating digital inclusion, AI innovation, and regional economic growth.