Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
ATME, a regulated digital assets exchange, launched at FinTech Forward 2024 in Bahrain. Licensed by the Central Bank of Bahrain, ATME aims to democratize access to illiquid assets via tokenization, boosting investment potential and supporting Bahrain’s economic diversification and fintech leadership.
AITA has partnered with SKYFive Arabia to provide high-speed in-flight connectivity to Egyptian airlines using advanced air-to-ground (A2G) technology. This collaboration will enhance passenger and crew connectivity on international routes, starting with Egypt-Saudi Arabia by 2025. The A2G network will benefit over 25 million passengers annually.
Egypt’s mobile device production rose to over 10 million units in 2025, driven by increased local manufacturing and foreign investment. The ICT sector continues to deliver strong growth, job creation, and export expansion, while Egypt advances in digital governance, 5G deployment, and emerging technologies to support its broader digital transformation agenda.
Algeria has launched construction of a landing station for the Medusa submarine cable in Skikda, strengthening Mediterranean digital connectivity. The 8,700-kilometer system will connect over ten countries, support 5G and cloud services, and enhance network resilience, with full operations expected by early 2027.
Strategic appointments strengthen IFS’s leadership in Industrial AI and fast-track the delivery of contextual, agentic solutions for complex industries Dubai,…
QNB has introduced exclusive QNB First member packages in collaboration with Ooredoo, offering unlimited local and GCC roaming services along with premium benefits. This initiative enhances QNB’s luxury banking experience and Ooredoo’s commitment to delivering exceptional telecom services, available to members until December 31.
Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Municipalities and Housing, Majed Al-Hogail, has launched a Sandbox initiative designed to allow entities to test…
The Arab Youth Tech Fellowship in Abu Dhabi is nurturing future Arab innovators through immersive training in AI, health tech, and sustainability. Day two showcased groundbreaking AI healthcare research and the Gulf’s first Human Digital Twin demo, underscoring the transformative potential of AI in medical science and entrepreneurship.
The summit will bring together leaders from universities, business, and civil society for dynamic discussions, hands-on workshops, and visionary keynotes…
Dubai, UAE – 12 May 2025: Unilumin, a global leader in LED display technologies and smart lighting solutions, will present…