Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
SHENZHEN, China–(BUSINESS WIRE/AETOSWire)– Global technology brand OPPO hosted the 2025 Smiling Angel Awards Ceremony in Shenzhen on April 28th, recognizing…
Cisco has opened Egypt’s first CCIE Mobile Lab in Cairo with MCIT and NTI, enabling engineers to sit for one of the world’s toughest networking certifications locally. The initiative supports Egypt’s digital transformation strategy, cutting travel costs while boosting talent development and employability.
Morocco is innovating tourism by combining cultural heritage with gaming, leading to a 19% rise in arrivals and increased revenues. The strategy includes incubators supporting gaming startups and major events like the Morocco Gaming Expo, positioning the country as a top travel and tech destination.
ADB has approved $950,000 in technical assistance to help Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Indonesia adopt AI in healthcare. The programme will assess clinical, management, and generative AI tools while building governance frameworks and domestic AI ecosystems to improve efficiency and equitable access.
NIGCOMSAT and Eutelsat have announced a multi-year, multi-million-dollar partnership to deliver low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite services in Nigeria. The collaboration aims to enhance connectivity in underserved areas, supporting government, enterprise, and rural sectors. The partnership will enable scalable, high-speed, low-latency services across Nigeria.
The Kuwait data center colocation market is forecast to grow from USD 16 million in 2024 to USD 95 million by 2030 at a CAGR of 34.57%. Strong submarine connectivity, renewable energy integration, and Vision 2035 investments are fueling growth, with major players including Ooredoo, stc Kuwait, Zain, and new entrants like Khazna.
Saudi Arabia’s telecommunications sector is beginning to generate measurable returns from major cloud infrastructure investments as operators expand enterprise services,…
Dubai, UAE – ABHI, the region’s neobank of the future, has announced a partnership with JustGold, a pioneering digital gold…
Dialog Axiata has expanded its 5G trials to 15 districts across Sri Lanka ahead of the December 2025 spectrum auction. The company’s efforts, including the country’s first VoNR trial and affordable 5G devices, aim to accelerate nationwide readiness for commercial 5G deployment.
Algeria introduced 40 new digital vocational training programs to address the skills gap and support the country’s digital transformation. Developed with educators and tech partners, the programs aim to enhance employability and innovation among Algerian youth.