Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Khalifa University and Gazprom Neft have established a technology partnership to advance education, research, and innovation in the energy sector. The collaboration enables student participation in international programs, joint research in AI and sustainability, and expanded academic exchange between the UAE and global institutions.
The UAE has issued its first official license for online gaming and sports wagering to Play971, operated by Coin Technology Projects LLC. Licensed by the GCGRA, the platform operates under strict age, location, and financial eligibility rules, reflecting the country’s regulated approach to commercial gaming.
Space42 and Cobham Satcom have completed a full range of advanced terminals for the Thuraya-4 satellite, delivering broadband-grade L-band connectivity across government, defense, maritime, and commercial sectors. The portfolio supports secure, resilient communications in remote and contested environments across more than 100 countries.
Supernet’s UAE subsidiary Phoenix Global FZE has partnered with Athena Telecom to jointly deliver maritime connectivity and digital infrastructure solutions. The three-year agreement supports co-branded offerings and international market expansion, enabling Supernet to enter the global maritime connectivity space and diversify long-term revenue streams.
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.