Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
beIN MEDIA GROUP has extended its partnership with F1 ACADEMY™ to broadcast the all-female motorsport series across MENA and Türkiye until 2033. The 2025 season will feature 18 drivers across seven rounds, showcasing beIN’s commitment to women’s sports through its beINSPIRED initiative, with live coverage in multiple languages.
Etihad Engineering collaborates with e& UAE to develop a private 5G network at its Abu Dhabi MRO facility. This partnership will enhance operational connectivity, supporting advanced technologies like AR and IoT for improved maintenance efficiency and innovation in aviation.
Widebot, an Egyptian AI startup, has raised $3 million in a pre-Series A funding round to advance its Arabic language model, AQL Mind. The company, now based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, aims to provide accurate AI solutions for Arabic dialects, supporting businesses and government entities in the region.
The conference will feature industry leaders discussing the latest trends in payments and fintech, with over 600 companies showcasing their innovations.
Genesis Digital Assets (GDA) is expanding globally with a focus on sustainability. Their initiatives in Argentina and Sweden repurpose waste gases and heat for agricultural and community benefits, showcasing how bitcoin mining can contribute to environmental and technological progress.
Virgin Mobile UAE has introduced a seamless eSIM activation process for tourists, allowing them to activate their eSIM at the airport through facial recognition. This initiative enhances convenience for visitors, offering unlimited data and calls with flexible plans, and supporting the UAE’s vision for a digitally connected future.
EDOTCO Bangladesh has launched a 5G-ready Tower Operation Centre in Dhaka, aimed at enhancing the management of telecom towers nationwide. The facility offers real-time monitoring, improved connectivity, and energy optimization. This development sets a new benchmark for operational efficiency in the telecommunications industry.
Egypt’s Ministry of Trade and Industry has launched the ‘Investor Support’ app to streamline investor complaints and inquiries. Available for Android, the app allows investors to register, submit complaints, track status, and receive follow-ups. The initiative aligns with Egypt’s push for digital transformation in industrial and trade sectors.
stc Kuwait has been ranked as the 3rd strongest telecom brand globally and the most valuable in the Middle East, according to Brand Finance’s “Telecoms 150” Report. The company’s 16% growth in brand value to $16.1 billion is attributed to its Masterbrand strategy and significant achievements in digital transformation.
Algeria’s leap in the ITU ICT Development Index to 74th globally underscores its successful digital transformation efforts, driven by strategic investments and inclusive policies that promote connectivity and digital inclusion nationwide.