Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
MiroTech Group has partnered with SolarWinds as an official reseller and service provider in Iraq and Kurdistan. The deal enables MiroTech to deliver IT monitoring, performance, and cybersecurity solutions amid rising demand for digital infrastructure and government-led transformation initiatives in the country.
inDrive has launched its ride-hailing app in Riyadh, its second city in Saudi Arabia. Known for fare negotiation, the platform lets riders and drivers agree on trip prices. With service fees up to three times lower than industry norms, inDrive is positioning itself as a competitive alternative.
Egypt’s ITIDA and NTI honoured 100 top students from the Summer Training Program, which targets 10,000 undergraduates with advanced ICT skills. Covering AI, cybersecurity, data science, and more, the initiative has already trained 6,125 students, awarded global certifications, and provided industry exposure through Smart Village tours.
Egypt’s mobile wallet transactions hit EGP 943.4bn in Q2 2025, up 72% year-on-year, with 717.7 million transactions and 46.3 million active wallets. Vodafone Cash led the market with 81% of transaction value. The NTRA has reinforced security and enabled international remittances to further boost adoption.
Thailand’s NBTC will release 100MHz in the 4800MHz band for private 5G networks, enabling factories and enterprises to deploy non-profit networks free of charge. The move is designed to accelerate Thailand 4.0, supporting industrial IoT, robotics, and digital transformation, while keeping strict rules for commercial 5G use.
A consortium of PCCW Global, Sparkle, Telecom Egypt, and ZOI has launched the AAE-2 subsea cable project, linking Asia, Africa, and Europe via advanced subsea and terrestrial routes. The system will deliver unprecedented capacity, resilience, and scalability to meet global digital transformation and cloud connectivity demands.
Dhiraagu hosted the SEA-ME-WE 6 Global Consortium Meeting in the Maldives, where leading telecom providers reviewed progress on the submarine cable project linking Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Western Europe. The project will provide faster internet, strengthen Maldives’ digital infrastructure, and support broader regional economic growth.
Fintologya has secured $1 million in seed funding to scale its fintech infrastructure across the GCC. The Bahrain-based startup will expand operations, boost compliance, and enhance its product suite, positioning itself as a key enabler of secure, seamless, and innovative digital payment solutions in the region.
BNET has recorded a 99.63% success rate in delivering fibre-based home internet across Bahrain, driven by initiatives such as the One-Stop Shop, 24-hour appointment booking, and the Fast Track programme. The milestone reinforces Bahrain’s ambition to strengthen its digital infrastructure and position itself as a regional connectivity leader.
The UAE has launched a first-of-its-kind YouTube Academy in collaboration with Creators HQ to support emerging creators with tools, resources, and mentorship. The initiative aims to attract 10,000 influencers to the Emirates, building a content-driven economy and reinforcing the region’s role in the global creator ecosystem.