Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Ncell reported turnover exceeding Rs 8 billion in the first quarter, with improved operating income margins and expanded debt facilities. The results come amid ongoing ownership transition processes and reflect broader adjustments in Nepal’s telecommunications market environment.
US-based Iozera and the Moroccan government have unveiled plans for a pioneering 386MW data center and AI hub in Tetouan, Morocco. Named Eureka Park, the project emphasizes advanced AI computation and sustainability, utilizing renewable energy sources. Set to begin construction in 2024, it aims to operationalize by mid-2026.
Du and NextGenAI have expanded their Nvidia-powered AI supercluster in Dubai to 13+MW, enhancing AI compute capacity and energy efficiency through liquid cooling. The move cements du’s leadership in regional AI infrastructure and supports sovereign AI initiatives, including a new AI Park and National Hybrid AI platform.
du, BubbleRAN, and Khalifa University demonstrated an industry-first Arabic voice-controlled autonomous 5G system that converts spoken intents into validated network actions using O-RAN/AI-RAN APIs. Powered by Arabic-native telecom LLMs and coordinated AI agents, the solution enables zero-touch automation, cultural alignment, and next-generation 5G/6G network intelligence.
Starlink has received approval from Bangladesh’s internet regulator for a satellite internet licence, pending final approval from the telecom ministry. If granted, Starlink could launch services in Bangladesh within months, significantly advancing the country’s digital connectivity and competing in the growing satellite internet market.
DeFi Technologies is establishing operations in Bahrain to drive decentralised finance growth across the MENA region. The Nasdaq-listed firm will leverage Bahrain’s advanced crypto regulation to introduce its DeFi product suite, aiming to position the Kingdom as a key hub for blockchain innovation and digital asset adoption.
MINA, Saudi Arabia – Saudi Arabia’s Communications, Space and Technology Commission (CST) has highlighted the performance of the Kingdom’s telecommunications…
Telenor Pakistan has invested over $5 billion in the country, contributing more than Rs500 billion in taxes over 20 years. The company continues to serve 44 million customers while enhancing connectivity in northern Pakistan through 4G services and technological innovations, including achieving record-breaking data speeds and conducting a 5G trial.
Carbon Cost Rollup revolutionizes carbon tracking, by treating carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) as a currency Dubai, United Arab Emirates –…
EWEC has opened registration for its Q1 2025 Clean Energy Certificates (CECs) auction, supporting the UAE’s sustainability goals. The auction aligns with the Year of Community 2025 initiative, enabling individuals and organizations to contribute to reducing carbon footprints and advancing Abu Dhabi’s clean energy transition in line with Vision 2050.