Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
stc pay Bahrain has partnered with GCC fintech Local to launch next-generation QR payment solutions for restaurants and service businesses, enabling instant scan-and-pay experiences and advancing digital payments across the region.
Zain Bahrain has been ranked the Kingdom’s top network for coverage, quality and gaming experience, helping Bahrain secure the #1 position in MENA in Opensignal’s Global Network Excellence Index.
The UN has praised the UAE’s Arab Digital Economy vision as a regional model, highlighting the UAE’s leadership and forward-looking approach in driving unified digital transformation across the Arab world.
Algeria will expand mobile coverage to 4,500 new areas by 2027, focusing on rural communities while advancing satellite, fibre and corridor connectivity to close digital gaps.
Ericsson will use MWC Doha 2025 to demonstrate how 5G, differentiated connectivity and AI-driven automation are shaping Qatar’s digital future, reinforcing over three decades of collaboration in building one of the region’s most advanced telecom ecosystems.
Telecom Egypt has completed the infrastructure for the 45,000-km 2Africa subsea system, a record-breaking cable set to deliver massive capacity, strengthen Africa–Europe connectivity, and position Egypt as a global digital hub.
Malaysia has pledged to help Palestine rebuild its communication networks and explore humanitarian connectivity support while strengthening telecom cooperation with South Africa, highlighting Malaysia’s rapid 5G rollout and affordable internet model.
e& delivered robust H1 2025 results with AED 34.9 billion in revenue, strong AI and cloud expansion, new global partnerships, and strategic investments that solidify its position as a leading technology and digital transformation group.
Space42 has successfully completed the first public test flight of its ApusNeo18 HAPS aircraft in the UAE, validating stratospheric performance and preparing the platform for commercial-scale geospatial and telecom applications.
Ghana has adopted a national Dig Once policy, integrating fibre ducts into all new road projects to cut costs, reduce fibre damage, and accelerate broadband and 5G rollout, positioning the country as a digital infrastructure leader in Africa.