Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
EazyPay joins forces with Tamara to provide local payment gateway services, enhancing BNPL transaction processing and supporting digital commerce growth in the GCC. The partnership reflects a shared commitment to fintech innovation and financial inclusion in Bahrain and beyond.
Bahrain commits $17 billion to U.S. sectors including aviation, tech, and energy, fostering job creation and strategic ties. The plan advances digital infrastructure modernization, new subsea cables, and deepens Bahrain-U.S. economic and security collaboration.
Bahrain’s Ministry of Social Development collaborates with NBB and Atyaf eSolutions to create a digital platform that enhances service delivery and efficiency for civil society organisations, supporting national social development and transparency goals.
Cisco’s network modernization deal is part of Bahrain’s $17 billion investment push with US firms to build digital infrastructure and submarine cables, aiming to position Bahrain and the Gulf as key global tech and data hubs.
Telecom firms in Herat distribute 7,500 free SIM cards daily to Afghan returnees, ensuring immediate connectivity through biometric registration. The initiative supports communication needs and complements broader humanitarian efforts amid mass refugee returns from Iran.
Algeria’s HTT and China’s Xiamen Airlines signed a framework to boost digital tourism cooperation, aligning with Algeria’s strategic digitalization goals. SITEV 2025 highlighted diverse exhibitors, cultural heritage, and innovation, reinforcing Algeria-China ties and promoting tourism as a key economic driver.
Africa’s telecom growth is driven by a young population and increasing digital demand. Key players like MTN South Africa, Vodacom, and MTN Nigeria lead in subscribers and innovation, while companies such as Safaricom and Maroc Telecom drive digital finance and 5G expansion. The continent’s telecom landscape remains dynamic and pivotal to Africa’s digital future.
Oman’s TRA stresses the necessity of following technical wiring standards tailored to building types to ensure reliable telecom services and support smart home technologies. Proper internal infrastructure is key to the nation’s digital transformation and improving user connectivity experiences.
Zain KSA and Cisco have partnered to build scalable AI infrastructure and GPUaaS offerings in Saudi Arabia. The initiative supports AI adoption, local talent development, and aligns with Vision 2030’s digital transformation goals to establish the country as a hub for AI and advanced technologies.
NEC and Singtel-led partners are building the AUG East subsea cable to connect major Asian markets with high-capacity digital infrastructure. This project addresses the rising demand for bandwidth driven by AI applications and aims to strengthen digital connectivity and economic growth in the Asia-Pacific region by 2029.