Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Huawei deepens partnership with HEC to accelerate AI integration, digital infrastructure upgrades, and ICT talent development across Pakistan’s universities, marking over 15 years of collaboration.
Pakistan launches six-pillar AI policy, expands training to millions, digitises governance, and pledges full shift to online citizen services by next year.
Telenor Pakistan secured top PTA cybersecurity award for the second year, recognised for leading compliance with CTDISR and industry-best cyber defence.
Qatar has blocked Roblox, citing child safety concerns, joining several countries in restricting the platform over exposure risks and unmonitored interactions.
Omantel’s H1 2025 net profit rose 46% to $417M on royalty fee cuts, with revenue up 9.5% to $4.2B; other Oman telecom providers will also benefit from the reduced levy.
Kantipur Max TV and Kantipur digital platforms will broadcast all 380 matches of the 2025–26 EPL under a sponsorship deal with Unilever Nepal’s Clear shampoo, offering live games, highlights, and pre-match analysis in Nepali, with streaming available via TV and new mobile apps.
Ncell, ICOM Nepal, and Narayanhiti Palace Museum launch Sangrahalaya journal to advance museum culture, train professionals, and preserve heritage through a public–private partnership supporting Nepal’s cultural policies and SDGs.
Morocco is fast-tracking public service digitalisation under Morocco Digital 2030, with a strong focus on MREs. Initiatives include a unified portal, e-ID integration, and over 600 digitised services, aiming to boost efficiency, access, and national ties.
Mastercard’s Africa AI whitepaper shows how responsible AI adoption could add billions to the economy, create 230 million jobs by 2030, and expand financial inclusion. It highlights opportunities in key countries but warns of risks from regulatory gaps and data challenges.
Saudi Arabia’s Humain will launch Allam, a state-of-the-art Arabic AI model, this month. Designed to understand classical and regional dialects while grasping cultural nuances, it will debut via the Humain Chat app.