Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Geespace launches 11 satellites, reaching 41 in orbit and progressing its LEO constellation for IoT and broadband. The company expands regional partnerships in Oman and Southeast Asia.
Dialog Enterprise served as Principal Sponsor of Sri Lanka CERT’s 2025 Cyber Security Conference, reinforcing its commitment to national cyber resilience. The event united leaders across sectors to advance cybersecurity awareness, strengthen digital infrastructure, and support public–private cooperation to address emerging threats in Sri Lanka’s rapidly evolving digital landscape.
Sri Lanka has allocated $10 million to support digital transformation, with a focus on emerging technologies such as blockchain and AI. A significant portion of the funding will go toward the Sri Lanka Unique Identity Project (SL-UDI) for a blockchain-based digital ID system. The country also aims to boost its digital economy by training 200,000 individuals.
EV Group is a new digital platform integrating Oman’s electric vehicle ecosystem through charging station discovery, trip planning, and an EV marketplace. Developed by Muscat AI Solutions, the app addresses fragmented services and supports local businesses, providing EV owners with a centralised, user-focused solution for charging and mobility needs.
The Algerian government has launched two initiatives: a 2025 unemployment grant to support job seekers and a digital platform called “Parents’ Space” to improve communication between parents and schools. These programs aim to enhance citizens’ welfare and modernize the education sector through clear registration guidelines and accessible services.
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The ISPAB has announced an upgrade to the Tk 500 internet package, offering 10 Mbps instead of the previous 5 Mbps. This change is part of the “One Country, One Rate” policy aimed at enhancing internet service in Bangladesh. The reform aligns with efforts to improve digital infrastructure and service quality.
Telenor Pakistan has completed a full migration of its prepaid and postpaid subscriber base to a cloud-native charging and billing system, improving resilience, scalability, and digital service capabilities while strengthening its core infrastructure to support faster innovation and future network evolution across its nationwide operations.
Oman Broadband plans to connect one million homes to fiber-optic internet within three years, building on coverage of over 926,000 units by end-2025. The expansion supports Oman’s digital economy, smart city development, and improved public services nationwide.
Tactful AI’s buyback from Dstny marks a strategic return to founder-led growth, targeting expansion in the Middle East and Europe with a robust AI-driven customer experience platform developed through significant R&D investment.