Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Morocco’s telecom operators — Maroc Telecom, Orange Maroc, and inwi — have launched the country’s first 5G network, delivering speeds above 2 Gbps. The rollout supports Morocco’s goal of becoming a regional digital hub, enabling smart homes, telemedicine, Industry 4.0, and broader digital innovation nationwide.
Maroc Telecom has unveiled a new red visual identity and appointed football star Yassine Bounou as brand ambassador. The rebrand aligns with Digital Morocco 2030 and the 5G rollout, reflecting the company’s renewed commitment to innovation, national pride, and advancing Morocco’s digital transformation.
Zain Group’s Dizlee has partnered with Aduna to expand API monetization across Zain markets and Omantel. The alliance accelerates digital service deployment using standardized network APIs, enabling fintechs, governments, and enterprises to leverage secure, telco-grade solutions for faster innovation and regional growth.
Ooredoo Kuwait launched the country’s first sovereign AI-powered data center in partnership with NVIDIA, advancing Kuwait’s digital transformation. The center supports national AI development, enabling industries to adopt intelligent solutions and accelerating the nation’s progress toward a smart, sustainable digital economy under Kuwait Vision 2035.
Türkiye’s DIGIAGE has partnered with Jordan’s Maysalward to launch a $250,000 game accelerator supporting young MENA developers. Announced at the 13th Electronic Game Developers Summit, the initiative extends DIGIAGE’s regional and EU collaborations, strengthening its role as a leading hub for gaming innovation and talent development.
Egypt has signed 55 ICT agreements with international and local firms to establish or expand operations, creating 70,000 jobs. The initiative aligns with the Digital Egypt strategy to boost outsourcing and digital innovation, positioning Egypt as a leading global hub for technology services and investment.
Egypt has signed MoUs with 55 international and local firms to expand its ICT sector, creating 70,000 new jobs. The agreements, under the Digital Egypt strategy, strengthen Egypt’s role as a global outsourcing hub, leveraging its skilled workforce, infrastructure, and competitive investment incentives.
DeFi Technologies is establishing operations in Bahrain to drive decentralised finance growth across the MENA region. The Nasdaq-listed firm will leverage Bahrain’s advanced crypto regulation to introduce its DeFi product suite, aiming to position the Kingdom as a key hub for blockchain innovation and digital asset adoption.
BENEFIT will represent Bahrain at the Singapore FinTech Festival 2025, showcasing technologies like BenefitPay and the Bahrain Credit Reference Bureau. The company’s participation supports Bahrain’s vision to become a regional fintech powerhouse, fostering global partnerships, digital innovation, and sustainable growth in alignment with Economic Vision 2030.
The Bahraini Journalists Association thanked HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister for his support in enacting Bahrain’s new Press and Digital Media Law. The legislation protects journalists’ rights, strengthens responsible reporting, and reflects HRH’s commitment to modernizing Bahrain’s media landscape under His Majesty the King’s leadership.