Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Egypt launched the ‘Memory of the City’ app to provide an interactive guide to Cairo’s history, architecture, and notable locations. The app preserves cultural identity and engages new generations by combining historical documentation with modern technology, making heritage more accessible and appealing.
Etihad Salam Telecom and EdgeNext have partnered at LEAP 2025 to enhance telecommunications in Saudi Arabia. The collaboration includes co-locating servers, procuring high-speed internet services, and facilitating a peering connection with the Saudi Internet Exchange, aiming to improve content delivery and network efficiency in line with Saudi Vision 2030.
Grameenphone saw declines in revenue and EBITDA in Q2 2025 but added 1.4 million customers, reflecting growth despite profitability pressures. Analyst consensus remains bullish with a Buy rating and NOK170 price target. Telenor continues to hold a strong position in Bangladesh’s telecom sector via Grameenphone.
Qatar’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry has launched a mobile app allowing consumers to submit complaints about product quality, services, and pricing. The app offers various complaint categories and requires users to provide specific details. This initiative is part of MoCI’s efforts to protect consumer rights and market standards.
Sri Lanka must invest urgently in counter-drone technology, cyber defense, and drone innovation to counter evolving aerial threats that could reshape future conflicts. Without action, cheap drones could severely undermine national security.
e& UAE has opened its second AI-powered autonomous store, EASE, at Dubai Mall, offering a seamless, technology-driven shopping experience. With AI, biometrics, and self-checkout, EASE represents the future of retail, blending convenience and innovation in a personalized environment.
Dr. Mohammed Hamad Al Kuwaiti, Chairman of the UAE Cybersecurity Council, highlighted the nation’s advanced cybersecurity system that predicts and mitigates over 50,000 daily cyberattacks. He also discussed the country’s focus on defending critical sectors and its efforts to counter misinformation and deepfake threats through exercises at IDEX and NAVDEX 2025.
Kuwait Mart is set to launch a tailored e-commerce platform designed to meet the growing demand for digital retail solutions in Kuwait. Offering practical features such as efficient delivery, a broad product range, and transparent pricing, it aims to provide a seamless shopping experience while contributing to the country’s e-commerce growth.
In a significant technological leap forward, SLT-MOBITEL, the National ICT Solutions Provider, has proudly launched the first hybrid 5G model…
Saudi telecom companies saw a 69% increase in net profits for 2024, reaching SAR 28.39 billion ($7.57 billion), driven by higher revenues, a growing customer base, and operational efficiency. Stc led with a profit surge of 85.7%, while Mobily showed growth, and Zain experienced a decline due to higher costs.