Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Snoonu has launched its Innovation District and expanded its R&D growth programme with QR750mn investment until 2030. The company aims to employ 1,000 engineers, drive AI and sustainable logistics innovation, and scale across GCC markets, positioning itself as Qatar’s first unicorn and a regional tech leader.
Smart home devices are booming in Saudi Arabia and the UAE, with six million devices integrated into Alexa users’ lives. In 2023, users initiated 130 million smart home actions and 100 million music requests. The region saw a 50% YoY increase in smart home customers and a 90% increase in connected devices.
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TRCSL is accelerating 4G expansion under the ‘Communication to the Village’ project, introducing new reimbursement guidelines to support rural tower construction and enhance nationwide digital connectivity.
stc Group has partnered with New Murabba to advance urban development in Riyadh through innovative digital solutions. This strategic collaboration aims to implement cutting-edge technologies like AI and IoT, enhancing infrastructure and quality of life in alignment with Saudi Arabia’s development goals.
Pakistan’s education ministry and Tech Valley have partnered to roll out Canva for Education nationwide, giving K–12 institutions free access to premium creative tools. The initiative combines secure digital access with a “Canva Champion” training model to build long-term teaching capacity and accelerate digital, innovative learning across public schools.
Space42, the UAE-based space tech company, reported a 17.5% increase in profit for the first nine months of 2024, totaling $118.8 million. The company’s performance was boosted by the merger with Bayanat and Yahsat. Despite a revenue decline, Space42 remains focused on profitable growth and innovation in tech solutions.
The Alliance of Sahel States (AES), in collaboration with Roscosmos, plans to launch a dual satellite program to enhance communication and security across Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso. This initiative aims to establish advanced connectivity and monitor resources and border security from space.
Zain Esports partners with Riot Games MEA to bring League of Legends and other content to the Middle East. This collaboration aims to enhance the gaming experience for regional gamers and elevate Zain Esports’ role in the gaming ecosystem.
Maroc Telecom invested 3.2 billion dirhams in the first half of 2024, marking a 9.8% increase from the previous year. The investment fueled a 5.1% rise in subscribers to 78.4 million. Despite a slight dip in revenue and EBITDA, the group’s adjusted net income grew by 0.3% to 2.94 billion dirhams.