Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Orange Jordan has inaugurated the Orange Innovation Lab at Mutah University, enhancing its digital program network across the Kingdom. This initiative aims to empower youth by bridging academic knowledge with market demands, offering students the tools and resources to develop entrepreneurial ideas and digital skills, fostering innovation and career growth.
Finnfund has invested €10 million in WorldLink Communications, Nepal’s largest internet service provider, to expand the country’s fiber network and build its first Tier III-standard data center. This investment will support digital inclusion, offering faster and more reliable internet services across Nepal’s rural and remote areas.
TikTok and Visa launched a joint initiative offering UAE SMBs TikTok ad credits, training, and resources to boost digital marketing, supporting the country’s innovation and economic diversification goals.
OnMobile and Vodafone Qatar have launched Buzzmo, an AI-powered, telco-centric communication platform that enables real-time personalization and omnichannel engagement. Serving 800+ enterprises, Buzzmo enhances customer experience, accelerates campaign delivery, and strengthens Vodafone Qatar’s enterprise leadership in the region’s digital economy.
Kalaam Carrier Solutions (KCS) and Riedel Networks have renewed their partnership for three more years to deliver resilient connectivity for motorsport, enterprises, and broadcasters across MENA. The alliance, anchored by Kalaam’s Bahrain-based POP and KNOT cable system, will expand infrastructure, interconnections, and services to meet growing digital demands.
Jordan’s upcoming Parliamentary elections will accept digital identity cards through the Sanad application, simplifying the voting process and encouraging greater participation. The IEC is digitalizing the election process to ensure transparency and speed, in line with the country’s National Digital Transformation Strategy.
Jazz has partnered with NUST and NITB to develop Pakistan’s first locally developed Large Language Model (LLM). This initiative aims to create AI solutions tailored to the country’s unique cultural and linguistic diversity, enhancing efficiency for government, businesses, and citizens while promoting digital inclusion across various sectors.
Telesat has partnered with ADN Telecom to deliver LEO connectivity solutions in Bangladesh and South Asia through the Telesat Lightspeed network. ADN Telecom will offer customized services to enterprise, maritime, and government clients, with full services set to begin in late 2027. The collaboration enhances network resilience and service flexibility.
Jazz topped the PTA’s latest Quality of Service survey, leading in coverage, broadband speeds, latency, and voice quality. The operator’s investments in 4G and digital innovation position it as Pakistan’s foremost telecom service provider.
Abu Dhabi Investment Office and e& enterprise join forces to accelerate AI-powered Industry 4.0 adoption and sustainable manufacturing. Through workshops, digital tools, tailored assessments, and research, the partnership supports Abu Dhabi’s goal to build a resilient, innovative industrial sector aligned with its 2031 Industrial Strategy.