Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Ooredoo has partnered with the School Olympic Program as its Official Telecommunications Partner for the 18th edition of the event. The collaboration emphasizes Ooredoo’s commitment to supporting youth sports in Qatar, aligning with the nation’s National Vision 2030, and fostering a healthy, active generation of athletes.
Axiata will not issue 2026 earnings guidance due to asset consolidation and restructuring. The Malaysian telecom company is monetising key assets, exiting select markets, and preparing a portfolio split between telecom and technology segments by 2027. Investor entry into fintech arm Boost Holdings has also been delayed to Q2 2026.
VEON has appointed Aamir Ibrahim, CEO of Jazz, and Evgeniy Nastradin, CEO of Beeline Kazakhstan, to its Group Executive Committee (GEC), effective January 1, 2025. Their appointments will bolster VEON’s digital services growth strategy and market alignment, contributing to the company’s ambitious expansion plans.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates – Tuesday, 01. July 2025 Amidst the evolving surveillance and security landscape in the Middle East,…
Cairo, Egypt – 26 October 2025: DHL Express, the global leader in international express shipping, announced its continued commitment to…
HRH Prince Salman of Bahrain met Crypto.com President Eric Anziani to discuss advancing the kingdom’s financial services and digital sectors. The meeting focused on Bahrain’s commitment to attracting international companies and fostering investment in fintech. Anziani also presented Bahrain with Crypto.com’s new Mastercard prototype, the first in the Middle East.
TAWAL has partnered with 5SKYE to accelerate Saudi Arabia’s digital transformation by deploying next-generation 5G AI micro edge data centers. The collaboration will enable scalable, real-time data processing to boost efficiency, reduce costs, and support growth across industries. This partnership enhances Saudi Arabia’s leadership in digital modernization.
Oman’s Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) announced that over 773,000 homes across the country are now connected to fiber optic networks. This significant achievement, detailed in the TRA’s latest annual report, underscores the growing reach and impact of high-speed internet in Oman.
Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism has signed an MoU with Amadeus to create an ecosystem for rapid prototyping of travel tech solutions. This collaboration will enhance the city’s tourism capabilities, improve visitor experiences, and drive innovation, supporting Dubai’s D33 Economic Agenda.
LankaPay has become Sri Lanka’s digital backbone, driving economic growth through secure digital payment solutions. In 2023, its transactions exceeded the nation’s GDP, highlighting its impact on financial efficiency. With innovations like SLIPS, JustPay, and LankaQR, LankaPay is revolutionizing payments, fostering inclusivity, and enhancing government revenue collection.