Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Egypt’s ICT sector doubles its GDP share with 16% annual growth, driven by AI, skills training, and digital government initiatives. Strategic partnerships with IBM and a surge in outsourcing bolster Egypt’s digital economy, making it a leading tech hub and data transit gateway in Africa and the MENA region.
Kuwait has approved 35 major projects worth $51 billion to be completed by 2033, focusing on infrastructure development. These include housing construction, road upgrades, and a rail line connecting to the Gulf Cooperation Council network. The Mubarak Al-Kabeer Port project is among the largest in the plan.
Zain Bahrain has partnered with Shahid to launch Wiyana Entertainment, providing up to 12 months of free streaming subscriptions. This collaboration aims to enhance digital lifestyles by offering premium Arabic content across MENA.
Colt Technology Services plans to expand its Middle East operations by strengthening partnerships, increasing subsea connectivity capacity, and scaling digital infrastructure to meet rising demand driven by cloud, AI, and data centre growth across the region.
stc Group is enhancing the Formula 1 STC Saudi Arabian Grand Prix 2025 with state-of-the-art 5G, IoT, and AI-powered connectivity solutions. The company ensures seamless connectivity for teams and fans, deploying advanced infrastructure, portable mobile towers, and predictive analytics to create a smarter, more sustainable event.
Doha, November 19, 2025: The State of Qatar, represented by the Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA), officially announced its candidacy for…
Veon subsidiary Jazz has secured a PKR75 billion (US$270 million) loan to expand its infrastructure and transition from a telecom company to a technology services provider. The credit facility, led by The Bank of Punjab, is the largest long-term private sector syndicated credit facility in Pakistan, enabling Jazz to enhance digital infrastructure and invest in cloud, software, and financial services.
Turkcell’s subsidiary TDC secured EUR100 million in interest-free murabaha financing from Emirates NBD to fund data center expansion and digital infrastructure projects. The agreement supports Turkcell’s growth strategy focused on eco-friendly, high-capacity data centers catering to cloud, AI, and big data demands in the MENAT region.
Saudi Arabia and Qatar have agreed to build a high-speed rail line connecting Riyadh and Doha, with stops in Al-Hofuf and Dammam. The electric railway will reach speeds above 300 km/h and cut travel time between the capitals to around two hours. Expected to be completed within six years, the project aims to serve up to 10 million passengers annually and strengthen regional connectivity.
The Applied Science Private University hosted a dialogue seminar examining Jordan’s political modernization in light of the Royal Throne Speech. MPs, academics, and students discussed parliamentary reform, youth participation, women’s representation, and the role of dialogue and legislation in advancing comprehensive national modernization.