Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
ECM Blockchain, founded by Bangladeshi entrepreneur Tanvirul Islam Prince, is the country’s first blockchain initiative with global scale. With a mainnet launch in Q4 2025, live ecosystem projects, and an active ICO, ECM aims to deliver scalable, low-cost infrastructure for trade, supply chains, finance, and Web3 innovation.
ARY Zap has secured exclusive digital streaming rights for the UK-hosted Tri-Nation T20 Series featuring Pakistan, Afghanistan, and UAE from 29 August to 7 September. The tournament offers fans live coverage and brands unique advertising opportunities targeting South Asian audiences.
Algeria has launched its UNCTAD-backed eTrade Readiness Assessment to support MSMEs, strengthen e-commerce, and advance AfCFTA integration. With e-commerce rapidly expanding, the roadmap aims to address logistics barriers, promote competitiveness, and align with Algeria’s economic diversification and regional trade ambitions.
Kenya has launched its broadband mapping system under the Africa-BB-Maps initiative, supported by the ITU and EU. The system will guide policy and investment, identify connectivity gaps, and accelerate universal digital access while linking broadband to socio-economic priorities like education, health, and commerce.
Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison and Cisco have launched Indonesia’s first sovereign SOC, powered by Splunk Cloud, to deliver AI-driven threat detection while keeping national data under local jurisdiction. The initiative also supports training one million Indonesians in cybersecurity and networking by 2030.
Iraq has signed two new submarine cable deals — one with Batelco by Beyon and another with UAE’s Breeze Investments — to land new systems at Al-Faw Peninsula. These projects, along with Ooredoo’s FIG cable, aim to transform Iraq into a strategic hub for regional and global data traffic.
HPE, in partnership with AMD and alfanar, has expanded its ‘Saudi Made’ server portfolio with two new ProLiant models powered by 5th Gen EPYC processors. The launch supports Saudi Vision 2030, enhances regional digital infrastructure, and includes training programs to boost local—especially female—tech talent.
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