Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Bangladesh’s telecom regulator has proposed a new framework requiring broadband providers to share 5.5% of revenue plus 1% for a social fund. Operators warn the plan could raise internet costs and slow growth, despite BTRC’s goal to improve digital inclusion and national connectivity.
Batelco by Beyon has integrated Bahrain’s national eKey 2.0 into its mobile app, allowing instant biometric verification for new line subscriptions. The move enhances user security, simplifies digital onboarding, and supports Bahrain’s vision for a seamless, trusted, and digitally empowered society.
Huawei Algeria has launched the “Huawei ICT Competition 2025–2026,” focusing on Cloud, Network, and Computing to equip students with digital skills. Organized with Algeria’s ministries, the initiative promotes youth innovation, strengthens academia-industry collaboration, and builds global readiness for digital transformation.
Algeria has partnered with Epic Games and Algérie Telecom to enhance Fortnite performance, addressing lag and routing issues affecting local players. The collaboration marks a major step toward building stronger gaming infrastructure and advancing Africa’s growing digital entertainment and esports ecosystem.
Cisco and G42 are deploying secure AI infrastructure in the UAE using AMD MI350X GPUs to power advanced AI clusters within G42’s Regulated Technology Environment. The collaboration strengthens the US–UAE AI Acceleration Partnership and advances sovereign, high-performance AI capabilities across the region.
HUMAIN and Qualcomm will deploy 200MW of next-generation AI infrastructure in Saudi Arabia, delivering global inferencing services through the world’s first edge-to-cloud hybrid AI system. The partnership positions the Kingdom as a global hub for AI and semiconductor innovation, supporting enterprises and governments worldwide.
HUMAIN and Qualcomm will deploy 200MW of next-generation AI infrastructure in Saudi Arabia, delivering global inferencing services through the world’s first edge-to-cloud hybrid AI system. The partnership positions the Kingdom as a global hub for AI and semiconductor innovation, supporting enterprises and governments worldwide.
e& posted Q3 2025 revenue of $5.06 billion and net profit of $816.8 million, up 29.2% and 39.7% year-over-year respectively. With 202.2 million subscribers and growing AI, cloud, and 5.5G investments, e& reinforced its position as a global tech leader driving the UAE’s digital transformation.
Zain Bahrain has partnered with Huawei to launch Bahrain’s fastest 360kW EV chargers at its Seef headquarters. The initiative supports Bahrain’s net-zero goals, featuring smart monitoring and liquid-cooling technology to ensure safety, performance, and sustainability across the Kingdom’s growing EV ecosystem.
Aramco will acquire a significant minority stake in HUMAIN, joining PIF to accelerate Saudi Arabia’s AI ecosystem. The partnership combines assets, talent, and infrastructure to strengthen HUMAIN’s global reach and bolster Saudi leadership in AI-driven industrial transformation and innovation.