Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
The UAE’s cloud computing market is set to grow from $12.84 billion in 2025 to $45.41 billion by 2030, driven by demand for scalable, flexible, and cost-efficient digital services. SMEs, government initiatives, and strategic partnerships are accelerating cloud adoption, making it essential for business agility, innovation, and digital transformation.
Egyptian startup Turuq offers SMEs a tech-enabled last-mile delivery platform combining automation, transparency, and operational efficiency. With strong customer retention and delivery success rates, Turuq is enhancing logistics reliability and helping e-commerce businesses focus on growth.
A Bahraini delegation visited Egypt’s Nasr City Public Free Zone during the Crown Prince’s official visit, highlighting bilateral economic cooperation. The tour included LEONI Egypt’s manufacturing site, with Bahrain showcasing its investment appeal as a premier regional business hub.
JD.com has opened a new 10,000 sq m warehouse in Dubai’s Jafza, its sixth in the UAE. Operated by Jingdong Logistics, the site supports nearly 1 million items with a 99.9% on-time rate. The move boosts JD.com’s Middle East expansion, with a 70,000 sq m smart hub planned in Abu Dhabi.
MENA’s IT spending will rise 8.9% to $169 billion in 2026, driven by AI investments and data center expansion. Software and IT services growth reflect deep integration of generative AI, with CIOs urged to embed AI strategically to maintain competitive advantage.
The 2025 Bangladesh Technical Seminar, hosted by Ohyoung Inc. and TeXco Tech, focused on sustainable dyeing innovations for Bangladesh’s textile industry. The event highlighted key collaborations between South Korea and Bangladesh, emphasizing sustainability, process optimization, and global competitiveness. It marked a significant step toward eco-friendly textile production in the country.
Algeria’s new sovereign cybersecurity strategy focuses on building national resilience through local capacity development, advanced cyber defense, and collaborative efforts across public and private sectors. The initiative aligns with broader digital transformation goals and aims to secure the country’s digital future amid growing cyber threats.
UAE telecommunications company du has partnered with STL, an optical and digital solutions provider, to expand fibre-dense mobile and FTTH networks. This collaboration will enhance network performance and deployment efficiency. The UAE continues to lead globally in FTTH penetration, achieving a 99.3% rate, according to the latest FTTH Council report.
Huawei has signed an MoU with the Emirates Esports Federation (EESF) to collaborate on advancing esports and mobile gaming in the UAE. The agreement will focus on fostering innovation, supporting local talent, and creating new opportunities for gamers and developers, leveraging Huawei’s technology and EESF’s leadership in esports.
Pakistan’s record IT export growth underscores the sector’s rising prominence as a key driver of foreign exchange and economic progress, with strategic plans in place to accelerate future expansion.