Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif emphasized Pakistan’s commitment to enhancing cooperation with China in space technology and telecommunications. During a meeting with Galaxy Space, the Chinese delegation expressed interest in investing in Pakistan’s space sector and collaborating on joint projects with local space institutions and telecom companies.
Flex League raises six-figure seed round to expand court booking, scale across Saudi and MENA, and enhance racquet sports competition and community management in the region.
Oman’s telecom sector experiences rapid growth with mobile and IoT subscriptions soaring amid a $441.5 million digital transformation initiative. Vision 2040 targets 80 percent digital government services by 2025, backed by major infrastructure projects and public investments accelerating smart connectivity and innovation.
HUTCH, in partnership with Trainocate, launched the “Srilankanization” initiative to enhance digital skills among Sri Lankans. The program offers training on digital applications through the RESET e-learning platform, providing affordable access to certifications from Microsoft, AWS, Google Cloud, and Cisco, aiming to strengthen Sri Lanka’s digital economy.
Aman Maharjan wins Ncell’s League of Creators talent hunt, securing a Rs 1 million brand deal. The program, supported by expert mentors and a distinguished jury, spotlights Nepal’s rising digital creators and aims to fuel their career growth.
Morocco’s internet services were disrupted due to a major power outage in Spain and Portugal. Telecom provider Orange Maroc reported that the disruption affected international connections but was gradually restored by Tuesday. Morocco’s airport systems returned to normal, and electricity was restored in most areas of the Iberian Peninsula by Tuesday morning.
LogRhythm | Exabeam has opened a new regional office in Riyadh to enhance cybersecurity in Saudi Arabia. This strategic expansion will support local organizations with AI-driven security solutions, improving threat detection and response. The move aligns with Saudi Vision 2030, fostering digital transformation and strengthening cybersecurity in the Kingdom.
Dr. Amr Talaat, Egypt’s Minister of Communications, held key meetings in Dubai to discuss international partnerships with companies like Honor, Atos, and Mashreq Group. The discussions focus on boosting Egypt’s tech sector through local manufacturing, investment, and technological collaboration, with strong ties to China contributing to economic growth.
BD appointed Bilal Muhsin president of its new connected care segment, leveraging his 25 years of expertise to lead strategy amid growth and product launches, including the Pyxis franchise’s next phase.
G42 leads a US-UAE consortium to build a 5GW AI data centre campus in Abu Dhabi, designed to serve half the world’s population within 3,200 km. The project emphasizes sustainability and AI innovation, supporting Abu Dhabi’s AI-native government vision, while solidifying US dominance in global AI infrastructure and technology.