Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
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Pakistan’s IT ministry and Ignite have launched new initiatives to empower startups through cloud infrastructure, funding, and international exposure. The programs aim to boost innovation, attract investment, and accelerate digital transformation under the Prime Minister’s Digital Nation vision.
Pakistan’s IT Ministry and Ignite have launched the Prime Minister’s Cloud Enablement Programme and Pakistan Startup Fund to strengthen the digital economy, empower entrepreneurs, and attract global investment. The initiatives provide startups with infrastructure, funding, and exposure to advance innovation and digital transformation.
Abu Dhabi’s Hub71 has expanded its Incentive Program to offer startups up to AED 750,000 in funding and services, reinforcing its status as a global innovation hub. Hosting 300 startups that raised AED 9 billion, Hub71 drives growth in AI, climate tech, and life sciences through strategic international collaborations.
InfraX and Ericsson signed an MoU at GITEX Global 2025 to co-develop IoT and automation solutions for the UAE’s utility sector. The partnership builds on ongoing collaboration to digitalize DEWA operations, enhance connectivity, and advance the transition to smart, sustainable infrastructure.
Sateliot and Datakorum have launched a 5G IoT initiative in the UAE to link remote energy and water infrastructure using Sateliot’s satellite network. The proof-of-concept will validate terrestrial-satellite handovers, boosting connectivity, reliability, and digital transformation across key industrial sectors.
Colombo, November 3, 2025 — The Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL) has conducted the second Progress Presentations of its Research and Development (R&D) Program, spotlighting innovative collaborations between academia and industry designed to accelerate technological advancement in the nation’s telecommunications sector.
The Saudi Quantum Network Alliance, launched by KACST with partners including Aramco Digital’s Cybrani, Microsoft, Cisco, and Salam, aims to establish Saudi Arabia as a global hub for quantum communications and cybersecurity innovation while advancing national R&D goals under Saudi Vision 2030.
talabat celebrated excellence at Hospitality Qatar 2025 with its annual Choice Awards and launched interactive food kiosks featuring partner restaurants. The initiative reinforced talabat’s leadership in Qatar’s food tech ecosystem and its ongoing support for innovation and community engagement.