Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Tunisia has announced that the Global Game Jam 2026 will be held from January 26 to February 1, highlighting Africa’s emerging talent in gaming and digital creativity. Organized by Makers Factory and partners, the event invites developers and artists to create new games within 48 hours, reinforcing Tunisia’s leadership in Africa’s tech innovation scene.
The Moroccan government plans to invest 360 million dirhams (about $36 million) to establish a specialized gaming zone in Rabat. This initiative aims to foster game development, coding, and professional training, ultimately generating jobs and attracting international talent, reinforcing Morocco’s position as a gaming hub in Africa and the Middle East.
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Morocco are increasingly embracing digital payments and pursuing business expansion plans, according to new…
Jordan’s upcoming Parliamentary elections will accept digital identity cards through the Sanad application, simplifying the voting process and encouraging greater participation. The IEC is digitalizing the election process to ensure transparency and speed, in line with the country’s National Digital Transformation Strategy.
Absher, Saudi Arabia’s multifaceted digital platform, plays a pivotal role in the nation’s digital transformation aligned with Vision 2030. It enhances public service accessibility and drives financial inclusion through digital identity services, significantly impacting daily transactions and government interactions.
TOD has partnered with Skyworth to enhance the streaming experience in the MENA region. The collaboration combines Skyworth’s QVWi 4K set-top box with TOD’s premium content, offering advanced features like Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos for high-quality entertainment. The partnership aims to meet the growing demand for seamless streaming.
Du, in collaboration with Nokia and MediaTek, achieved a 70% boost in uplink performance on its 5G Advanced network in the MEA region. This trial, a first in the region, utilized advanced 5G technologies to enhance connectivity and indoor coverage, supporting high-demand applications like video conferencing and live streaming.
The third edition of the African CIO Awards takes place in Marrakech on 7 and 8 April 2026, bringing together…
Mobile operators have underperformed in the latest service quality assessment by the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC), corroborating user complaints. The drive tests highlighted failures in key performance indicators, with operators struggling to meet standards for call drop rates and setup times, emphasizing the need for improvement in service quality.
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