Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Matarat Holding and Thales partner to deploy AI-driven digital platforms and smart infrastructure across 27 Saudi airports, enhancing operational efficiency and passenger experience aligned with Saudi Vision 2030.
Saudi Arabia uses AI-powered robots, smart apps, and integrated platforms to enhance safety, health, transport, and spiritual services for nearly two million pilgrims during Hajj.
GNEXT opens its first Apple Authorized Service Center in Lahore, offering certified repairs and launches Shield+ protection plan, with plans to expand service locations and improve accessibility across Pakistan.
Binance Academy and Pakistan MoITT partner to train 300 educators and 80,000 students in blockchain by 2026, strengthening Pakistan’s Web3 talent pipeline and digital economy.
Nepal Telecom to sell 30% shares to the public, with the government maintaining majority ownership, as announced in the 2025/26 budget speech.
Lebanon negotiates with Starlink to launch satellite internet, aiming to improve connectivity and reduce high costs, benefiting multiple sectors amid longstanding telecom challenges.
Jordan’s 2024-2025 GEM report shows strong gains in entrepreneurship, including high early-stage activity and reduced gender gap, underscoring improved policies and sustainable business growth. Ministry and partners commit to enhanced research collaboration.
Orange Jordan launches flexible, discounted Saudi Passenger Roaming bundles with unlimited internet and voice minutes for Hajj pilgrims, ensuring seamless 5G connectivity on Saudi networks from May 22 to June 11, 2025.
SMS usage in Jordan grew 27% in 2024, driven by business communication needs in banking, e-commerce, and healthcare. Despite messaging apps’ popularity, SMS maintains high open rates, supporting Jordan’s advancing digital economy.
Egypt’s Prime Minister and Samsung officials discuss support for technology localization, highlighting Samsung’s $700 million investment in Beni Suef and Egypt’s new EGP 45 billion export subsidy program focused on advanced industries.