Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
PTCL and Mashreq Pakistan have signed an agreement for primary data centre colocation services at PTCL’s Tier-III Data Centre. This partnership aims to enhance Mashreq’s digital retail banking operations with state-of-the-art infrastructure and managed security, supporting PTCL’s role in advancing telecom infrastructure and economic growth in Pakistan.
Bangladesh has invited Elon Musk’s Starlink to launch satellite internet services in the country, aiming to prevent future government-led internet shutdowns. The move is expected to protect BPO firms, call centers, and freelancers from disruptions caused by political instability, ensuring uninterrupted internet access for key sectors.
Algérie Télécom deepens partnerships with academic and business institutions to strengthen innovation, entrepreneurship, and digital transformation across Algeria.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates – NVIDIA GeForce Middle East unveiled the sixth edition of NVIDIA Studio Nights at the Museum…
DUBAI, UAE, 19th May, 2026 –– Cloudflare, released its Q1 2026 Global Internet Trends & Insights Report, highlighting significant developments…
Wittify.ai raised $1.5 million from Saudi angel investors to develop AI agents with advanced Arabic speech recognition and text-to-speech across 25 dialects. The startup aims to empower businesses in MENA with no-code AI tools, advancing regional expansion and product innovation.
Algiers has entered the global Top 50 cities for mobile internet speed after recording a significant rise in international rankings,…
IRAQ-IXP celebrates its first anniversary as the third-largest Internet Exchange in the Middle East. Powered by DE-CIX, it connects 28 networks, including global giants like Meta and Akamai. The exchange has experienced a 150% traffic increase, reflecting growing demand for reliable and high-speed connectivity in Iraq and the region.
Gulf Business Machines has appointed Ashesh Mukhopadhyay as General Manager of its Bahrain operations, promoting him from Director of Sales…
Summit Group plans to enter Bangladesh’s data centre market by leveraging its gas-based power assets and nationwide fibre network. The group aims to deliver capacity within 18 months, despite sustainability concerns and political risks, as rising data demand and new data protection rules drive local infrastructure growth.