Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
African startups raised $4.1 billion in 2025, driven largely by record debt financing and sector diversification beyond fintech. While funding shows structural recovery, a shrinking seed pipeline poses risks for future growth across the continent.
Algeria has launched a digital registration platform for international contract-based students under the Study-In-Algeria program, simplifying admissions and reinforcing the country’s commitment to academic openness and digital transformation in higher education.
Nigeria’s telecom regulator has set March 20 for stakeholder submissions on the revised National Telecommunications Policy, paving the way for a 2026 framework focused on spectrum management, broadband growth, sustainability, and emerging technologies.
Pakistan’s upcoming spectrum auction is expected to generate $300 to $700 million while accelerating 5G rollout, improving broadband speeds by 25 percent, expanding coverage, and strengthening fibre infrastructure nationwide.
Ethio telecom and Africa Finance Corporation are exploring a financing partnership to accelerate the “Next Horizon: Digital & Beyond 2028” strategy, supporting infrastructure expansion, AI platforms, hyperscale cloud, and cross-border connectivity aligned with Ethiopia’s Digital Ethiopia 2030 roadmap.
Dell Technologies and Ooredoo have signed an MoU to launch AI-as-a-Service via Ooredoo’s Sovereign AI Cloud in Qatar, combining Dell’s infrastructure expertise with Ooredoo’s digital ecosystem to deliver secure, scalable AI capabilities for enterprises.
Saudi Arabia’s latest Opensignal reports confirm the Kingdom’s global leadership in mobile download speed while showcasing strong competition among stc, Mobily, Zain, and Salam. Fiber expansion and consistent quality improvements continue to strengthen both mobile and fixed broadband performance nationwide.
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