Monday, 8 June 2026

Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa

Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa

Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa

Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa

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CST Publishes the Digital Content Platform Regulations Document

Saudi CST Introduces Comprehensive Regulations for Digital Content Platforms

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The Communications, Space, and Technology Commission (CST) in Saudi Arabia has introduced comprehensive regulations for digital content platforms to foster growth and transparency in the sector. These regulations are part of the IGNITE program and aim to create a conducive environment for the market, attract investments, and ensure user protection. The CST expects a significant expansion in the digital content platform market, with a projected 20% CAGR by 2030. Service providers are urged to comply with the regulations by the effective date of October 8, 2024, as Saudi Arabia seeks to position itself as a digital content hub and drive innovation in the sector.

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Starlink Seeks Approval to Establish Ground Stations and Provide Satellite Internet in Pakistan

Shahzaib02 mins

Starlink has applied to establish ground stations in Pakistan to provide high-speed internet through its LEO satellite network. The company, registered under “Starlink Internet Services (Private) Limited,” is awaiting regulatory approval to expand broadband services in underserved areas, potentially revolutionizing internet access in the country.

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Nepal Enhances Digital Skills of Community Learning Centre Facilitators to Promote Inclusive Education

Shahzaib03 mins

UNESCO and Nepal’s CEHRD organized a training session for 28 master facilitators to enhance digital competencies at over 2,000 Community Learning Centres (CLCs) across Nepal. The training focused on gender-sensitive digital learning materials, empowering facilitators to adapt resources for inclusive and resilient education in the country.

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Huawei Unveils ‘GovTech1.0’ Framework to Accelerate Digital Transformation in the Middle East and Central Asia

Shahzaib02 mins

Huawei has launched its GovTech1.0 framework to help governments in the Middle East and Central Asia accelerate digital transformation. The initiative combines AI, cloud, and broadband technologies to modernize governance and enhance public services. The model, already taking shape in Saudi Arabia and other regional markets, underscores Huawei’s role in enabling data-driven, intelligent, and sustainable government operations.

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Taliban Imposes Internet Ban Across Afghan Provinces, Plans Nationwide Shutdown

Shahzaib02 mins

The Taliban has begun enforcing a fibre optic internet ban in Afghanistan, starting in Balkh and extending to at least ten provinces, with plans for a nationwide shutdown. The move, aimed at “preventing immorality,” cuts fixed internet for households, businesses, and institutions, sparking condemnation over its impact on rights, education, and economic activity.

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