Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
BSNL and Viasat are upgrading the Indian Navy’s satellite communications using a hybrid L-band and Ka-band architecture. The project enables a multi-band, multi-constellation strategy, delivering higher throughput, expanded coverage, and resilient, mission-critical connectivity for naval platforms, with installation beginning this month.
The UAE has launched a fully digital service allowing parents to secure a two-year residence permit for newborns in 48 hours via the ICP app or portal. The paperless process reduces bureaucracy, eases HR workloads, and supports the government’s “Zero Bureaucracy” initiative, enabling faster, anywhere access for expatriate families.
EBRD will provide up to €190 million to modernise Tunisia’s telecom infrastructure, fund 5G and fibre expansion, and connect the country to the MEDUSA submarine cable. Backed by EU guarantees and grants, the development-linked loan supports Tunisie Telecom’s transformation and positions Tunisia as a Mediterranean digital hub.
MENA startups raised over $250 million as fintech, health tech, data, and gaming ventures secured major rounds across Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Bahrain. Despite a December slowdown, B2B, cybersecurity, and deeptech deals signaled strong regional momentum, reinforcing Saudi Arabia’s position as the region’s leading startup hub.
Pakistan is steadily moving toward a technology-driven economy, with 32 Special Technology Zones, a forthcoming Digital Nation System, and large-scale youth skills programs, as ICTN Asia Expo highlights the country’s growing global tech presence and ambitions.
Omantel has completed Oman’s transition to a full 5G Standalone network, enabling ultra-low latency, network slicing, and advanced IoT services. The seamless upgrade unlocks new enterprise and consumer use cases, from private networks to smarter industry, positioning Oman to compete as a regional digital hub.
OpenText has opened its Middle East regional headquarters in Riyadh, strengthening its role in Saudi Arabia’s AI and digital transformation agenda. Based in KAFD, the hub enables closer collaboration with governments and enterprises, supports data sovereignty needs, and delivers localized expertise for secure, enterprise-scale AI adoption across the region.
ITC Infotech has opened a Digital & AI Engineering Hub in Riyadh to mark 15 years in the Middle East. The facility will focus on digital engineering, AI, cloud, and automation, supporting Saudi Vision 2030 while building local talent and delivering advanced technology solutions from within the Kingdom.
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