Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Virgin Mobile UAE has introduced electric motorcycles for its delivery riders in collaboration with Axiom Telecom, offering an eco-friendly alternative that supports the UAE’s Green Agenda 2030. The initiative aims to reduce emissions, enhance sustainability in operations, and contribute to Dubai’s environmental goals while providing a smart transportation solution.
Kuwait’s CITRA reported an internet disruption due to an outage in the “Falcon” submarine cable owned by GCX. The authority is coordinating with GCX and local ISPs to repair the issue and reroute traffic through alternative cables to maintain service.
Nigeria’s FMCIDE and WIOCC Group have formed a strategic partnership to boost Nigeria’s digital economy through investments in digital infrastructure and stakeholder engagement. The partnership focuses on improving broadband access, last-mile connectivity, and job creation, with WIOCC deploying advanced fibre and colocation facilities across the country.
Channels by stc Group has expanded its presence across the GCC, setting new standards in sales and distribution. With operations in Bahrain, Oman, and Kuwait, the division offers a wide range of tech products, including smartphones, smart TVs, and wearable devices. Strategic partnerships with top brands support its growth and customer focus.
stc Group continues its role as the Title Partner for the FORMULA 1 STC Saudi Arabian Grand Prix 2025, providing advanced 5G connectivity, IoT solutions, and AI-driven services. The partnership elevates the fan experience and supports Qatar’s national goals, blending digital innovation with world-class motorsport.
FAPT, a French labor federation, has accused Orange of failing to protect workers’ rights at Teleperformance Morocco, urging the telecom operator to intervene and reinstate three unlawfully dismissed employees. The dispute highlights concerns over labor standards in subcontracted operations.
Olympic champion Osama Mellouli and Tunisie Telecom brought smiles to children at Bechir Hamza Hospital by donating tablets and spending time with young patients. The initiative created joy during Ramadan while easing hospital stays, with Tunisie Telecom vowing to continue similar social responsibility efforts.
Hoppr has partnered with Ooredoo Qatar to deploy its HopprTV software on set-top boxes to enhance customer experience through targeted ads. The collaboration leverages Ooredoo’s first-party user data, improving audience engagement while maintaining privacy compliance. This partnership aims to redefine personalized advertising in the telecom industry.
Veeam celebrates its top-performing partners for the Middle East & CIS at the ProPartner Summit event in Dubai, recognizing their…
Ooredoo is investing over $1bn in AI-ready data centres, subsea cables, fintech platforms, and 5G networks to power Africa’s gaming and igaming future. Its spin-off Syntys, subsea projects, and Walletii digital wallet expansion aim to deliver low-latency gaming, seamless payments, and cross-border digital connectivity across Africa.