Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
The Sri Lanka High Commission in Singapore hosted a networking event on 24 April 2025, bringing together Sri Lankan IT professionals and companies to promote collaboration and support the country’s tech sector. High Commissioner Dissanayake highlighted the sector’s economic importance and the government’s commitment to digital transformation.
Vodacom’s revenue rose 10.9% to R81.6B in H1 2025, driven by strong data and fintech growth across South Africa, Egypt, and Safaricom. The Group expanded 5G, grew financial services users to 93.7M, and advanced Vision 2030 targets through R9.4B in digital infrastructure investment.
Pakistan is working to officially recognize e-sports as a sport, developing a structured framework to support its growth. Key initiatives include establishing gaming arenas, offering specialized internet packages, and fostering university involvement. Committees will be formed to drive policy development, aiming to nurture talent and enhance competitive gaming opportunities.
Orange Jordan, in partnership with FutureTEC and NETSCOUT, hosted a conference focused on addressing cybersecurity challenges, especially DDoS attacks in the financial sector. The event highlighted the importance of adopting proactive technologies like Omnis AED to ensure business continuity and strengthen cybersecurity within critical sectors, particularly banking.
The leadership transition comes as e& reported strong full-year 2025 financial results. Consolidated net profit rose 33.6% year-on-year to AED14.4 billion (US$3.8 billion), while revenues increased 23.1% to AED72.9 billion (US$19.9 billion). EBITDA climbed 21.1% to AED32 billion (US$8.7 billion), and the group’s global subscriber base expanded 31.3% to 245 million.
Mobily and iBASIS have renewed their multi-service IPX agreement, enhancing mobile data services and network scalability. This partnership, which began in 2014, ensures reliable connectivity and efficient management of increased mobile data traffic. The renewal will support Mobily’s growth, particularly during peak demand periods like Hajj and Ramadan.
Kuwait will host the Digital Cooperation Organization’s fifth General Assembly on February 4–5, 2026, bringing together global digital economy leaders to review progress, set priorities, and advance cooperation on AI, digital infrastructure, and inclusive growth under the DCO’s 2025–2028 agenda.
Nepal imported 1.41 million smartphones worth Rs. 26.86 billion in the first seven months of FY 2025/26, marking a 40.56 percent rise in value and 15.3 percent growth in volume year-on-year. China remained the dominant supplier, accounting for 85 percent of total imports.
SLT-Mobitel continued its role as the principal sponsor of Techno 2024, showcasing innovations in digital products, 5G, and SME solutions. The event highlighted technological advancements in Sri Lanka, with SLT-Mobitel emphasizing its commitment to supporting the engineering community. Registration for the IESL Robogames 2024 was also opened.
Hyperfusion will unveil its latest AI computing solutions at the Dubai AI and Web3 Festival 2024. Attendees can experience interactive AI displays, cutting-edge GPU technology, and a free Arabic LLM chatbot. CEO Quentin Reyes will lead a discussion on AI’s transformative potential in the region.