Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Helios Towers expects continued growth in 2025, driven by rising digital demand in Africa and the Middle East. The company projects adjusted EBITDA of $420 million for the year, while also reporting a 2% increase in third-quarter adjusted EBITDA to $105.7 million, with a growing number of tenants.
The threat targets more than 1,700 financial institutions and 276 cryptocurrency wallets across 45 countries and territories, lastly adding Asia and Africa to the list of its targets
UNICEF and ATscale launched “दिना,” a Nepali text-to-speech (TTS) software aimed at improving digital accessibility for visually impaired individuals in Nepal. Available for free download, it enables users to access digital content in a realistic Nepali voice. The software is a game-changer for inclusion and accessibility.
Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) reports that subsea cables significantly enhance internet connectivity in Africa, with the new Equinao cable set to increase speeds by up to five times in Nigeria and reduce prices by 16-21% by 2025. However, 60% of Africans still lack internet access.
Bahrain’s Ministry of Sustainable Development, in partnership with ITU and the UN, conducted a virtual workshop to enhance methodologies for calculating and reporting SDG indicators focused on digital connectivity. The initiative aims to improve data quality, support policymaking, and advance Bahrain’s progress toward bridging the digital divide.
Telenity has upgraded its Digital Services Platform for Ooredoo Algeria, transforming it into a full-stack solution that optimizes partner ecosystem orchestration, service catalog management, and digital content monetization. The new platform streamlines operations and enhances customer engagement, driving service agility and supporting Ooredoo’s digital transformation and growth.
ThousandEyes reported 376 global network outages from June 9-15, 2025, marking a 24% rise week-over-week. U.S. ISP outages notably surged 184%. Key outages included AT&T and Cogent Communications. Collaboration app outages remained stable at zero. The data underscores ongoing volatility in internet and cloud network reliability affecting enterprises worldwide.
Oman’s Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Youth launched ‘Shabik,’ a digital platform for online event ticketing, alongside the ‘Accelerators’ hackathon—the Gulf region’s largest. These initiatives aim to drive digital transformation, enhance service efficiency, and foster innovation in culture, sports, and youth sectors across Oman.
Pakistan has launched a digital system for pharmaceutical export certifications, offering the Digital Certificate of Pharmaceutical Product (COPP), Free Sale Certificate, GMP Certificate, and No Objection Certificate. This initiative aims to streamline regulatory processes, enhance compliance with international standards, and boost exports, aligning with global best practices.
Bahrain’s iGA participated in the 27th GCC eGovernment Executive Committee meeting in Kuwait, advancing regional digital transformation. Key highlights included renaming the committee, developing a unified AI strategy, enhancing digital security, and preparing for the GCC Digital Government Award 2025, reinforcing Gulf cooperation in government digital services.