Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Saudi Arabia leads the Arab world in smart city investments and IoT market growth, with Riyadh hosting the Global Internet of Things Congress 2025. The event will highlight innovation and investment opportunities aligned with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 digital transformation agenda.
Oman’s Telecom Regulatory Authority (TRA) has introduced new guidelines to reduce the carbon footprint of postal services. These measures aim to cut emissions in packaging, transportation, and storage, promote sustainability, and offer long-term financial savings for postal companies. The guidelines will help preserve natural resources for future generations.
Bitpanda Technology Solutions has partnered with CoinMENA to enhance crypto asset trading in the MENA region. This collaboration will improve trading efficiency on CoinMENA’s platform and expand the range of crypto assets available to users. Both companies will work closely with regulators to ensure compliance and deliver a seamless trading experience.
Aluminium Bahrain (Alba) has announced a strategic partnership with Array Innovation to enhance its Industry 4.0 digitalization efforts. This collaboration will deploy advanced AI and data analytics solutions to optimize operations, improve efficiencies, and align with Bahrain Economic Vision 2030 by investing in local talent.
Doha, May 19 , 2025: In celebration of the 160th anniversary of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the Communications Regulatory…
Bangladesh has advanced 11 spots to lead the least developed countries in the 2024 UN E-Government Development Index, ranking 100th globally. This achievement reflects significant improvements in online services and telecommunications infrastructure.
Maseera, an Abu Dhabi-based financial services firm, has acquired Egyptian fintech startup ADVA to expand its presence in North Africa. The deal will allow Maseera to enhance its consumer finance portfolio, increase access to flexible financial solutions, and tap into Egypt’s growing digital finance market.
Turkcell becomes the first company from Türkiye to join the AI-RAN Alliance, a global platform focused on integrating AI with Radio Access Networks. Through its membership, Turkcell will collaborate with international telecom leaders to shape the future of AI-powered mobile networks, advancing R&D in 5G and 6G technologies.
Morocco has improved to 76th place in the 2024 Network Readiness Index (NRI), climbing one position from the previous year. The report highlights the role of digital public-private partnerships (DPPPs) in advancing global digital transformation and emphasizes the need for robust governance frameworks to drive sustainable progress in ICT.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates –June 09, 2025: TCL, a leading global consumer electronics brand and the No.2 TV brand worldwide,…