Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Huawei and Tunisia’s CCK held a seminar in Tunis to promote smart education and telemedicine. The partnership supports a cloud platform serving hundreds of institutions and universities, while AI-driven medical imaging applications are enhancing telemedicine efficiency and digital healthcare delivery.
The DCO’s Digital Economy Trends 2026 report projects the digital economy will reach $28 trillion next year, growing three times faster than the global economy. Cybersecurity and AI-led transformation are identified as the most impactful forces shaping economic growth, inclusion, and resilience.
Myriota has launched HyperPulse, a 5G Non-Terrestrial Network designed to deliver scalable, low-latency IoT connectivity worldwide. Built on 3GPP standards and powered by Viasat’s L-band satellites, the platform supports advanced monitoring, tracking, and sensing applications in remote and hard-to-reach environments.
MCIT is participating in Darb Al Saai with an interactive pavilion focused on digital safety, awareness, and responsible technology use, particularly for children and youth. The event also showcases Qatari heritage through cultural exhibits and theatrical performances that strengthen national identity and community engagement.
Ooredoo Qatar has partnered with Rafay Systems to deliver a sovereign GPU-powered AI Platform-as-a-Service using NVIDIA technologies. The initiative provides enterprises with secure, self-service access to AI infrastructure, governance tools, and native NVIDIA microservices, supporting faster AI deployment while ensuring data sovereignty within Qatar.
Zong has announced a comprehensive AI+ Plan aligned with China Mobile’s global strategy and Pakistan’s National AI Policy 2025. The initiative focuses on intelligent infrastructure, AI-driven network evolution, and a centralized AI capabilities hub to support scalable deployment, enterprise innovation, and the country’s broader digital transformation.
Pakistan’s digital transformation is gaining momentum as Zong launches its AI+ Plan aligned with China Mobile’s global AI strategy and Pakistan’s National AI Policy 2025. The initiative focuses on responsible AI deployment, infrastructure development, innovation ecosystems, and international collaboration to support sustainable economic and technological growth.
Pakistan remains the world’s top country for searches related to explicit content, but enforcement actions by the PTA have reduced actual viewership, according to its chairman. The regulator has blocked 1.3 million websites, cited legal challenges from conflicting court orders, and highlighted Pakistan’s improved cybersecurity readiness.
Pakistan’s telecom regulator has introduced stringent 5G security guidelines ahead of nationwide deployment, treating next-generation networks as critical national infrastructure. The framework mandates Zero Trust architecture, advanced encryption, AI-driven monitoring, and strong IoT protections to ensure a secure, resilient, and globally credible 5G rollout.
Amnah Energy has signed an MoU to supply green hydrogen to Meranti’s proposed green iron DRI plant in Oman. The deal connects gigawatt-scale renewable hydrogen production with low-carbon steel inputs, reinforcing Oman’s position as a regional hub for green energy and industrial decarbonisation.