Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Zong has successfully acquired 5G spectrum, doubling down on its commitment to a “Digital Pakistan.” The company will leverage its 17,000+ sites and new AI-ready cloud platforms to drive industrial modernization and high-speed consumer connectivity. The rollout will also see immediate improvements to 4G quality across its 44 million data users.
The VAST AI Operating System on Google Cloud creates a global data foundation that unites on-prem and cloud environments, powering…
Bahrain Space Agency CEO Dr. Mohamed Al Aseeri stressed at an international symposium the importance of modernizing ground stations, updating regulatory frameworks, and integrating space-ground systems to support the satellite revolution. He said Bahrain aims to become a regional hub for satellite communications, boosting investment and economic growth.
Intigral, a media arm of stc Group, partners with Beyond ONE to provide stc tv services to Virgin Mobile KSA, marking a significant expansion in the MENA region. This alliance enhances digital entertainment offerings, allowing subscribers to enjoy a wide range of content and personalized viewing packages.
Travelers from Asia and Europe can now make mobile payments at over 875,000 merchants in Nepal, thanks to a partnership between Nepal Clearing House Limited (NCHL) and Ant International. The service, which supports multiple payment apps, aims to boost tourism and enhance global payment connectivity in Nepal.
Bahrain and Saudi Arabia have signed an agreement to digitize afforestation efforts, focusing on documenting trees and calculating their environmental benefits. This initiative supports the ‘Forever Green’ campaign and the ‘Middle East Green Initiative,’ promoting greater environmental cooperation and sustainability between the two nations.
stc Bahrain has signed an MoU with Huawei to advance its Evolve 2.0 programme, accelerating its shift into a TechCo. The partnership focuses on AI, cloud, data intelligence, and autonomous operations, enabling enterprise-grade intelligence, zero-touch networks, and scalable digital services for sustainable growth.
SLASSCOM’s Women Technopreneurs Forum concluded Hack Like a Girl 2.0 and Fast Forward 4.0, empowering female tech founders in Sri Lanka. Five startups won Fast Forward’s accelerator support, while university teams presented innovative hackathon projects addressing social challenges. Supported by key partners, these initiatives boost female-led innovation in Sri Lanka’s tech ecosystem.
This strategic move represents not just the expansion of a fintech giant, but a potential redefining of how financial services are delivered in a rapidly evolving digital economy.
CARACAS, Venezuela, June 15, 2026/ — Venezuela Energy Week 2026 has appointed Geoex MCG as its Official Geosciences Partner, in a…