Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Syria is negotiating with Gulf telecom firms for a $300 million fibre optic upgrade to boost connectivity and establish a strategic digital corridor. This follows growing foreign investment interest after U.S. sanctions easing, as Syria aims to rebuild critical infrastructure after years of conflict.
H2O Hospitality has partnered with the ADI Foundation to support the UAE’s digital currency initiative in the travel sector. The collaboration will integrate non-custodial wallets and QR-based stablecoin payments into tourism services, simplifying transactions for international visitors and supporting the UAE’s digital economy agenda.
JoAcademy’s collaboration with Truecaller enhances communication transparency and trust, improving the overall digital learning experience for Jordanian students and parents.
The launch event in Kathmandu symbolically included representatives from five generations, underscoring NChat’s goal of digital inclusion and positioning the app as a unified platform for families, communities, and businesses across Nepal.
[Dubai, United Arab Emirates] — Wahyd Logistics, a global leader in intelligent freight solutions, has launched its AI-powered chatbot, which…
Dubai, UAE, 1 May 2026: OMODA & JAECOO has reinforced its rapid global rise with the successful conclusion of the…
Turkcell, Beko, and Ericsson finalized the EU-supported VERGE project, demonstrating Turkey’s first remote industrial design using 5G and XR technologies. The project highlights 5G’s role in enabling real-time collaboration, network slicing, and AI-powered network management, accelerating product development and digital transformation.
SAMENA Council and WBBA partner to enhance broadband access and policy alignment across South Asia and MENA. The MoU focuses on knowledge sharing, standardization, and advocacy to accelerate digital transformation and sustainable broadband development in emerging markets.
Pasifik Holding, a Turkish conglomerate, is focusing on expanding its global presence through investments in defense technologies and port operations. The company also plans to list 20% of its shares on Borsa Istanbul in the first quarter of 2025. Pasifik has interests in real estate, logistics, mining, and energy.
MobilityOne’s Malaysian unit will integrate with bKash to enable real-time wallet-to-wallet remittances between Malaysia and Bangladesh from February 2026. The move targets the large Bangladeshi worker base in Malaysia and supports a broader shift toward digital, low-cost cross-border payments.