Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
The Information and eGovernment Authority (iGA) is showcasing digital solutions at the Innovation Summit, focusing on sustainable housing solutions. Key highlights include the eKey 2.0 app, which enables secure access to government services, and the “MyGov” app, offering 41 services. The iGA is supporting Bahrain’s digital transformation in the housing sector.
Veon plans satellite-to-phone connectivity in Bangladesh via Starlink, aiming to expand coverage in underserved areas despite regulatory challenges.
Dubai is set to host WHX Tech alongside the World Health Expo in January 2027, signaling a deeper convergence between…
BARQ Systems becomes one of Egypt’s first companies to receive full cybersecurity accreditation from NTRA, covering eight service domains under the new MCIT framework and reinforcing Egypt’s Vision 2030 digital security goals.
Pakistan’s local mobile manufacturing now meets 94% of the country’s demand, with significant contributions from Chinese brands. The sector has seen record growth, with over 29 million devices locally manufactured in FY2023-24, creating 60,000 jobs. This growth is driven by government support, regulatory initiatives, and increased mobile internet usage.
Cairo, Egypt – 26 April 2026: Kiwe, the home-grown fintech startup built around how people actually use money today, has received…
Jordan’s land freight volume rose 37.7% year-on-year in Q2 2025 to 10.5 million tonnes, driven by sharp export growth and higher transit cargo. Truck movement and freight companies also expanded, reflecting the continued recovery and modernization of Jordan’s logistics sector.
e& UAE has announced new initiatives focused on strengthening fibre connectivity offerings as demand accelerates for high-capacity broadband infrastructure capable…
Jumbo Enterprise, a key division of the Jumbo Group, continues to lead the UAE’s IT services sector, building on the…
e& UAE has completed the world’s first IP+DWDM dual-800GE trial, validating high-capacity, low-latency transmission across EMIX’s core network. The solution improves cost efficiency and integrates AI-powered traffic prediction and energy optimisation, supporting the UAE’s digitalisation goals and laying the foundation for future AI-driven WAN networks and next-generation connectivity.