Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Indonesia’s Minister of Communication and Digital, Meutya Hafid, has initiated discussions with Oman on potential cooperation in digital infrastructure. The dialogue emphasizes advancing cybersecurity, digital transformation, and innovation. These talks are part of broader efforts to attract international investment and strengthen Indonesia’s digital sector in line with its economic goals.
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Tele Digital Services, part of Ramesh Corp, has become a Google Workspace Sell Partner under Google Cloud’s Partner Advantage programme. Offering local payments, instant licences, and technical support, the company has already onboarded 50+ businesses in Nepal, helping them transition from cPanel-based systems to cloud-based productivity tools.
Zain Bahrain partners with Lumofy to offer AI-driven personalized employee training across 100,000+ courses, fostering continuous growth and digital readiness.
Egyptian fintech MNT-Halan is expanding its GCC presence with new services in the UAE and plans to launch in Saudi Arabia. Targeting underserved consumers, the unicorn is betting on its experience in Egypt to tap into Saudi’s unbanked population, supported by fintech-friendly regulations and growing digital adoption.
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LINX and center3 have upgraded Riyadh’s Internet Exchange with expanded 100GE ports and new 400GE connectivity, strengthening Saudi Arabia’s role as a digital hub. The enhancements support Vision 2030 goals, while center3’s $10B expansion plan targets 1GW of data centre capacity by 2030.
Opensignal’s latest analysis ranks Saudi Arabia third in 5G download speeds among EMEA markets, reflecting significant advancements in 5G deployment. The report highlights improvements in network performance, impressive 5G upload speeds, and the impact of government initiatives like Vision 2030 in fostering 5G growth in the GCC region.
Egypt has launched a National Smart Cities Strategy to modernize existing cities and build new ones, focusing on technology, sustainability, and citizen-centered planning. The initiative aims to reduce congestion, improve services, create jobs, and enhance climate resilience, positioning Egypt as a regional hub for smart urban development.
Egypt and Burkina Faso are enhancing digital cooperation, focusing on sharing expertise and developing digital infrastructure. This collaboration aims to support Egypt’s “Digital Egypt 2030” strategy and Burkina Faso’s efforts to modernize public services, fostering technological partnerships and economic opportunities for both nations.