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 launched a Digital Self-Registration Service using the eKYC system, enabling customers to electronically authenticate prepaid mobile lines. This innovation allows remote identity verification via the “SANAD” app, enhancing the digital customer experience. The initiative reflects Orange’s commitment to digital leadership and supporting Jordan’s digital transformation vision.
Wood Mackenzie analysts say the MENA region is rapidly emerging as a global solar hub, with solar capacity projected to reach 140GW by 2030 and manufacturing capacity expanding as countries invest in domestic supply chains to support large-scale renewable energy growth.
Huawei and Tunisia’s Al-Khawarizmi Computing Center hosted a seminar in Tunis to advance smart education and telemedicine. The partnership supports over 450 institutions through a cloud platform and uses AI-powered medical imaging to enhance healthcare delivery, reinforcing Tunisia’s digital transformation efforts.
Microsoft and G42 announced a $1 billion digital investment in Kenya, including a state-of-the-art green data centre to support Microsoft Azure. This initiative aims to enhance Kenya’s digital infrastructure, develop local AI models, expand connectivity, and ensure secure cloud services, fostering digital transformation and economic growth across East Africa.
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5G subscriptions in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) are expected to reach 519 million by 2029, with the GCC leading the adoption. This surge is driven by advancements in 5G Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) and significant government investments, fundamentally transforming the region’s connectivity and data traffic dynamics.
Egypt’s Minister of Communications, Dr. Amr Talaat, strengthened ICT cooperation with Italian companies in Rome to boost Egypt’s offshoring sector. Key talks with Sparkle, Intesa Sanpaolo, and AlmavivA support Egypt’s Digital Egypt Strategy aiming for $9 billion in digital exports by 2026.
Yango Group and China Mobile International (CMI) have signed an MoU to develop AI, cloud, and adtech solutions for businesses across Central Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. The partnership, announced at GITEX Global 2025, aims to drive efficiency, connectivity, and sustainable digital transformation in emerging markets.
Xiaomi Technologies Bangladesh has partnered with MetLife to provide extensive insurance benefits for its employees, leveraging MetLife’s proven expertise in claims settlement and customer service. This collaboration underscores Xiaomi’s commitment to employee welfare and MetLife’s leadership in Bangladesh’s life insurance sector.