Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Nepal’s public service reform, inspired by UN forum insights, calls for digitalisation, AI integration, and capacity building. Despite progress, challenges remain in process efficiency and digital literacy. Sustained commitment, innovation, and citizen empowerment are essential for transformative, citizen-centric governance.
At the AmCham Investment Conference, Egypt’s ITIDA CEO Ahmed El-Zaher highlighted Egypt’s growing role in digital business services and innovation. The country’s strategic location, skilled workforce, and government initiatives make it an attractive hub for global investments, offering significant opportunities in IT offshoring and digital skills development.
Sohar International has partnered with Ooredoo Business to offer SMEs in Oman an exclusive suite of solutions, including complimentary services, device financing, mobile offers, and ICT solutions. This collaboration aims to support SME growth, reduce costs, and accelerate digital transformation, reinforcing the bank’s commitment to innovation and customer success.
Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) has partnered with China Mobile International (CMI) to enhance global connectivity through resource sharing. This collaboration, announced at GITEX 2024, enables PTCL’s extensive fibre network and CMI’s international presence to deliver seamless services, driving digital growth in Pakistan and beyond.
Trend Micro and Nvidia have partnered to secure AI-driven private data centers, integrating Nvidia’s NIM microservices into Trend Micro’s Vision One Sovereign Private Cloud. This collaboration ensures robust AI security while enabling organizations to fully leverage AI’s potential, focusing on protecting data and minimizing risks in the adoption process.
Pakistan produced 17.83m mobile phones in Jan–Jul 2025, with smartphones at 48% of devices on networks, down from 59% in 2023. Imports remain low due to restrictions, while 2G usage has increased to 52%, highlighting affordability pressures in the local mobile market.
Clear Blue Technologies partners with Growth Energy to power telecom sites in Africa using solar energy, replacing diesel generators. This initiative aims to provide clean, reliable power to critical telecom services with Clear Blue’s smart power solutions.
Oman Broadband Company and ST Engineering have partnered to develop smart city solutions in Oman, supporting the country’s digital transformation under Oman Vision 2040. The collaboration will focus on advanced fibre-optic infrastructure, smart mobility, and sustainable urban development, aiming to position Oman as a regional hub for technology and innovation.
LoftyInc Capital Management has raised $43 million for its LoftyInc Alpha Fund, aimed at late-seed investments in African tech startups. The fund will focus on key markets like Nigeria, Egypt, and Kenya, supporting sectors such as financial services, AI, and healthcare to foster innovation and scalable growth in Africa.
Bahrain’s National Days and the 25th anniversary of King Hamad’s Accession to the Throne were celebrated with a focus on unity and national progress. Dr. Shaikh Abdullah bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications, reaffirmed the ministry’s commitment to advancing infrastructure and supporting Bahrain’s Economic Vision 2030.