Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Saudi Arabia’s tech delegation led by Minister Abdullah Alswaha visited UK firms specializing in AI, deep tech, and LEO satellite communications, advancing partnerships aligned with Vision 2030 to foster innovation and localization of future technologies.
Al Baida Group and Elm Company signed an MoU to collaborate on digital transformation projects in Qatar, combining Elm’s regional digital expertise with Al Baida’s strong local presence to support the country’s innovation and government digitalization goals.
Qatar’s MCIT highlighted its national digital priorities and AI initiatives at WSIS+20 Forum 2025, reinforcing its role in global digital cooperation and promoting inclusive, knowledge-driven digital societies.
bNovate Technologies is contributing advanced microbial water quality monitoring technology to Qatar’s SMART-Distribution project, enhancing real-time risk assessment and resilience of the nation’s water infrastructure against climate change impacts.
Yango Tech and DealCart have partnered to integrate grocery delivery into the Yango super-app in Pakistan, leveraging AI-powered solutions to enhance business operations and customer convenience in Karachi.
Zong launched its locally hosted enterprise cloud platform, Z SAIS Cloud, in Karachi, establishing strategic partnerships and emphasizing cloud sovereignty as Pakistan accelerates toward a digital-first economy with scalable, secure infrastructure.
PTCL is set to present a $1 billion investment plan to the CCP to secure merger approval with Telenor amid significant financial losses, outstanding privatization payments, and regulatory challenges, raising concerns over the company’s future stability and growth.
Communications spending in MEA surged to $149 billion in 2024, driven by mobile data demand and major telecom infrastructure investments, with continued growth expected amid evolving digital transformation and operator rebranding as technology companies.
Oman’s TRA has issued detailed guidelines for internal telecom wiring in various building types to improve network reliability and digital service quality, highlighting wiring issues as a key source of subscriber complaints nationwide.
ORA, a Casablanca-born Moroccan startup, raised $7.5 million in Series A funding, championing the value of local innovation and signaling Morocco’s readiness to support homegrown tech ventures.