Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Cairo, 30 January 2026 – Bosta, Egypt’s leading logistics and delivery solutions provider, announced the launch of the largest automated…
Kicking off in Riyadh on January 26 in collaboration with Uptime Institute, the event gathered key industry experts and regional…
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates–(BUSINESS WIRE/AETOSWire)– PPG (NYSE: PPG) today announced that it has partnered with Dubai’s Jebel Ali Free Zone…
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Jan 30, 2026 – NTT DATA, a global leader in AI, digital business and technology services,…
Dubai Media launched Dubai+, a free streaming platform with 30,000 hours of Emirati, Arab, and international content. Designed for family audiences, the app offers series, films, children’s shows, and live sports, positioning itself as a culturally focused alternative alongside global streaming platforms
Experts at SEF 2026 said the UAE’s digital infrastructure and regulations enable startups to scale globally. They stressed that AI success depends mostly on business culture, not tools, and praised the UAE’s government–private sector partnership, access to talent, and strong digital ecosystem.
TDRA confirmed that importing telecom devices into the UAE requires a customs clearance permit to ensure legal and safe entry. The regulator urged businesses and individuals to review guidelines on its website or call 80012, as part of efforts to prevent unauthorized and potentially risky equipment from entering the country.
Sri Lanka and Pakistan agreed to form a Joint Working Group on IT and Digital Economy to boost cooperation in digital infrastructure, e-governance, and skills development. The move expands bilateral ties beyond trade into emerging technologies while supporting SMEs, pharmaceuticals, and broader economic collaboration.
Saudi leaders and Oracle executives highlighted the Kingdom’s AI ambitions at Oracle AI World Tour Riyadh, noting AI’s role in digital transformation under Vision 2030. With over $40 billion planned investment and strong data sovereignty focus, Saudi Arabia aims to become a global AI hub.
Pakistan will hold its 5G spectrum auction on March 10 to ease network congestion caused by limited spectrum. With 130 million broadband users operating on 274 MHz, the move aims to improve Internet speeds and support the country’s expanding digital economy and rising IT exports.