Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Morocco is set to host the Smart City Morocco RoadShow & Expo 2025/2030 from May 21 to 23. The event aims to accelerate digital transformation in Moroccan and African cities, focusing on technology, innovation, and sustainability. It coincides with Morocco’s preparations for AFCON 2025 and the 2030 FIFA World Cup.
eTrade for Women is expanding its efforts in South Asia with a masterclass focused on empowering women-led digital businesses. The event, held in New Delhi, will bring together 25 female entrepreneurs from across the region to gain insights, skills, and networking opportunities to help grow their businesses.
Doha, 07 May, 2025: The Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) has released a Position Paper on the Internet of Things (IoT)…
Kuwait launches 5G Advanced technology with speeds up to 3 Gbps and low latency, positioning itself as a regional leader and preparing for 6G. CITRA supports a regulatory environment to foster digital infrastructure investment.
Opensignal’s latest analysis ranks Saudi Arabia third in 5G download speeds among EMEA markets, reflecting significant advancements in 5G deployment. The report highlights improvements in network performance, impressive 5G upload speeds, and the impact of government initiatives like Vision 2030 in fostering 5G growth in the GCC region.
ONE App by Al Salam Bank launches a digital personal finance service for Bahraini employees, offering loans up to BD40,000 with repayment terms up to seven years and APR starting at 4.99%. The service enhances accessibility and convenience in personal financing through a fully digital application process.
Telenor Pakistan was awarded the top honor at the Telecom Cyber Security Awards 2024 for its exemplary performance in cybersecurity. The company’s compliance with critical telecom security regulations was recognized by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), reinforcing Telenor’s commitment to securing its services and leading industry standards in Pakistan.
Ericsson showcased its latest 5G technologies and discussed regulatory and industry opportunities at the Egypt 5G Forum. The event gathered telecom leaders and government officials, emphasizing 5G’s role in economic growth and digital transformation. Ericsson highlighted AI integration, open networks, and collaboration for advancing Egypt’s connectivity future.
Vodafone Qatar is upgrading its fibre network to deliver internet speeds up to 25Gbps, scalable to 50Gbps, enhancing connectivity for consumers and businesses. The initiative supports emerging technologies like AI, 5G, IoT, and cloud computing, driving digital innovation and long-term growth in Qatar.
Maseera, an Abu Dhabi-based financial services firm, has acquired Egyptian fintech startup ADVA to expand its presence in North Africa. The deal will allow Maseera to enhance its consumer finance portfolio, increase access to flexible financial solutions, and tap into Egypt’s growing digital finance market.