Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Orange Jordan successfully participated in the MENA ICT Forum 2024, showcasing its innovations in telecom and digital solutions. The company highlighted its commitment to supporting startups and entrepreneurs, while also winning the “Digital Skills Development” award for its community programs. Orange continues to lead in digital transformation and innovation.
The Sri Lanka High Commission in Singapore hosted a networking event on 24 April 2025, bringing together Sri Lankan IT professionals and companies to promote collaboration and support the country’s tech sector. High Commissioner Dissanayake highlighted the sector’s economic importance and the government’s commitment to digital transformation.
Qatar Airways is expanding its Starlink Wi-Fi connectivity to its Airbus A350 fleet, following the success of its Boeing 777 upgrade. The airline becomes the first to equip the A350 with Starlink, ensuring passengers enjoy ultra-fast Wi-Fi for streaming, gaming, and work at 35,000 feet, setting a new industry standard.
The National Cybersecurity Authority (NCA) credits Saudi Arabia’s rise in cybersecurity rankings to initiatives like the Global Cybersecurity Forum and regional cooperation committees. Guided by Vision 2030 and Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s vision, the NCA emphasizes both security and growth, fostering international collaboration and robust domestic protection.
Pakistan’s government plans to auction over 600MHz of telecom spectrum by early February 2026 to ease internet congestion, enable 5G rollout, and attract new operators. The move supports Digital Nation Pakistan and Connect 2030 goals, addressing spectrum shortages that have constrained mobile broadband performance and digital transformation.
Fuze partners with Mamun to deliver Sharia-compliant trade finance solutions using USDT stablecoins, bridging digital asset infrastructure with private credit markets and addressing MENA’s $250bn trade credit gap.
Ncell has become the first Nepali company to be officially certified as both a Data Centre and Cloud Service Provider in Nepal. This milestone follows Ncell’s successful enrollment under the newly introduced Data Centre and Cloud Services (Operation and Management) Directives 2025, marking a significant step in Nepal’s ICT development.
A study by Save the Children Jordan revealed that 15.8% of children aged 10 to 17 have experienced digital abuse, with cyberbullying, account hacking, and blackmail being the most common threats. The study also highlighted a concerning lack of parental awareness and low usage of digital safety tools.
Bangladesh has launched the Platform for Resilient Supply Chains, a collaborative initiative involving government and industry stakeholders. This platform aims to foster policy discussions, enhance local job creation, improve working conditions, and boost economic growth. It supports Bangladesh’s transition to a more inclusive and resilient economy as it nears LDC graduation.
Accenture and du have partnered under a five-year contract to enhance the application development and maintenance of du’s IT landscape. This collaboration aims to improve agility and market responsiveness while adopting new technologies such as generative AI and advanced analytics, supporting du’s digital-first strategy.