Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Rakiza has raised $1 billion from global investors to support Oman’s infrastructure development, funding projects across food security, telecoms, ports, and energy. Backed by OIA, the fund is now shifting focus toward digital infrastructure and data centres while preparing a second, larger fund for regional growth.
Nepal Telecom plans to build 4,965 Fiber Distribution Cabinets nationwide, expanding FTTH capacity to over 2.5 million lines. The project will extend fiber services to hundreds of local bodies, supporting broadband growth through NTC’s NT Fiber triple-play offering.
Nepal Telecom has expanded 4G and 2G services across multiple rural areas in Palpa district, improving access to voice and mobile broadband. The rollout supports the operator’s nationwide connectivity drive, with 4G coverage now exceeding 98 percent and a target of full national coverage in the coming years.
Morocco has launched the Startup Venture Building program, backed by over MAD 700 million, to support more than 800 startups in three years. Aligned with Digital Morocco 2030, the initiative combines funding, living allowances, and venture acceleration to scale digital innovation and entrepreneurship nationwide.
Yango Tech is expanding its global and Middle East presence by securing new partnerships and deploying AI-driven retail automation across the GCC. Aligned with regional digital transformation strategies, the company is positioning itself to support enterprises and governments as AI adoption accelerates toward measurable operational and productivity gains.
Ooredoo Kuwait is deploying AI-driven Autonomous Network Level 4 capabilities to build predictive, self-governing, and energy-efficient telecom infrastructure. The initiative has already earned TM Forum certifications for RAN fault management and energy optimization, supporting sustainability goals and positioning the operator for future 6G-ready networks.
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.
NATO’s Allied Joint Force Command Naples has delivered a week-long logistics operational planning course in Amman for Jordanian Armed Forces officers. The training strengthened interoperability, shared NATO best practices, and enhanced Jordan’s capacity to operate effectively in joint and multinational military environments.
The Arab Women Organization has convened a regional workshop in Tripoli to examine the impact of wars and armed conflicts on women and girls in the Arab world. With participation from ten countries, the initiative aims to strengthen regional cooperation and translate policy discussions into practical programmes that protect and empower women affected by conflict.
Nawah Scientific has raised $23 million in Series A funding to expand its cloud lab platform and global footprint. The investment will fund a new R&D centre in Rwanda, expanded lab capacity in Egypt and Saudi Arabia, and entry into North Africa and Europe, supporting Nawah’s growth as a global deeptech and life sciences player.