Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
GBM appoints Dr Feras Al Jabi as General Manager of Technology and Bassam Rached as General Manager of GBM Abu Dhabi, strengthening leadership capabilities to advance cloud, AI, and digital transformation initiatives aligned with the UAE’s national digital economy vision.
Nawy secures $75 million to accelerate its expansion across MENA, advancing digital home-buying solutions and strengthening Egypt’s role in regional proptech innovation.
Saudi Arabia’s latest Opensignal reports confirm the Kingdom’s global leadership in mobile download speed while showcasing strong competition among stc, Mobily, Zain, and Salam. Fiber expansion and consistent quality improvements continue to strengthen both mobile and fixed broadband performance nationwide.
Bahrain’s Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications has joined the International Port Community Systems Association (IPCSA), aiming to enhance the Kingdom’s digital transformation and logistics integration. The membership will support Bahrain’s efforts in improving trade facilitation, maritime operations, and its ranking in the World Bank’s Logistics Performance Index.
MTN South Sudan has launched 4G+ coverage in Wun Kuel, bringing faster and more reliable internet to an underserved area in Warrap State. The expansion supports education, commerce, and digital inclusion, reinforcing MTN’s commitment to bridging the digital divide and extending high-quality connectivity nationwide.
Network International and AlWasleh have partnered to enhance buy now, pay later services in the Kingdom. This collaboration will provide seamless installment payment options, exclusive discounts, and introduce co-branded Visa credit cards, expanding AlWasleh’s reach beyond its current network of merchants.
Ooredoo reported a 14% increase in normalised net profit to QR1.9 billion for H1 2024. Revenue grew by 3% to QR11.8 billion, and EBITDA rose by 6% to QR5.1 billion. The company completed the sale of Ooredoo Myanmar and launched several strategic initiatives, including the “walletii” mobile money app and MENA Digital hub.
Doha, Qatar, 27 May 2025 – AVEVA, a global leader in industrial software, driving digital transformation and sustainability has announced…
Etihad Salam Telecom and center3 have strengthened their partnership to improve digital infrastructure in Saudi Arabia. The collaboration aims to enhance network resilience, connectivity, and scalability, leveraging advanced data centers and internet exchanges to support Saudi Arabia’s growing ICT sector and contribute to the region’s digital transformation.
stc Group and Huawei achieve 2.4 Tbps optical transmission trial, advancing Saudi Arabia’s digital infrastructure with next-gen speed, security, and automation.