Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Pakistan faces potential losses of $1.8 billion (Rs 500 billion) in GDP due to unsold spectrum in the upcoming auction, attributed to high reserve prices. The GSMA urges more affordable pricing to avoid delays in the country’s 5G rollout, which could impact digital infrastructure and mobile data services.
Group-IB and VAS have signed an MoU to expand cybersecurity cooperation in Saudi Arabia through joint market development, partner enablement, and awareness initiatives. The partnership leverages advanced threat intelligence and local expertise to strengthen digital resilience aligned with the Kingdom’s digital transformation goals.
Bahrain FinTech Bay has partnered with Tether to drive blockchain innovation and digital asset education in Bahrain. The collaboration builds on the Central Bank of Bahrain’s new stablecoin regulatory framework, aiming to attract global talent and investment while promoting sustainable and compliant blockchain growth. The initiative strengthens Bahrain’s position as a leading fintech and blockchain hub in the GCC.
Morocco is launching a secure national protocol app to standardize medical care across the country. The platform will give healthcare workers real-time access to approved treatment guidelines, reducing regional disparities, improving patient safety, and laying the groundwork for a more integrated, digital-first public health system.
HBMSU is advancing outcome-based digital education through AI-enabled platforms and lifelong learning models aligned with the UAE’s knowledge economy vision.
Morocco has achieved full smartphone penetration in urban households, with rural adoption rising quickly, according to ANRT’s latest ICT survey. Internet access and device ownership have grown sharply nationwide, driven partly by the pandemic. While digital connectivity improves access to education and services, rising online use among children is triggering increasing parental concerns and household tensions.
Batelco by Beyon and the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce & Industry have signed an MoU to strengthen SME competitiveness through advanced connectivity solutions. The partnership aims to empower SMEs, foster innovation, and support Bahrain’s long-term economic development in a fast-changing, technology-driven marketplace.
OpenAI is seeking a $40 billion funding round involving major global investors to accelerate AI development and infrastructure, reflecting growing interest from Middle Eastern and Indian tech giants in the company’s future.
Orange Jordan renewed its support for SMARTECH 2025 as the event’s telecom partner, showcasing advanced digital services such as 5G, fiber internet, and Orange Money. The company also promoted startups from its BIG by Orange program, reinforcing its commitment to digital transformation, innovation, and community empowerment in Jordan’s growing tech ecosystem.
Khalifa University of Science and Technology’s Digital Future Institute has launched RF-GPT, described as the first radio-frequency AI language model…