Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Vodafone Oman and Sultan Qaboos University concluded a three-day hackathon focused on practical digital transformation solutions across government, healthcare, smart cities, and cybersecurity. The initiative produced deployable concepts and reinforced a broader partnership supporting AI research, talent development, and applied innovation in Oman.
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SHENZHEN, China–(BUSINESS WIRE/AETOSWire)– Global technology brand OPPO hosted the 2025 Smiling Angel Awards Ceremony in Shenzhen on April 28th, recognizing…
Riyadh, November 11, 2025 — Abdul Latif Jameel Finance, a leading Saudi provider of innovative financing solutions, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Ant International, the Singapore-based global digital payments and financial technology company, to jointly explore fintech opportunities and strengthen Saudi Arabia’s digital finance ecosystem.
Sri Lanka has launched Starlink satellite internet, providing nationwide coverage and monthly plans for homes and businesses. This expansion follows regulatory changes and positions Sri Lanka to improve connectivity, especially in remote regions, as part of bridging the digital divide.
Sequence Ventures plans to launch a $50 million “Africa Deep Tech” fund by 2026, focusing on emerging technologies in sectors like healthcare, agriculture, and climate. They aim to close their EGP 500 million “SV Deep Tech Investment” fund by Q1 this year, targeting 20 deals over two years.
LINX has completed a 100G capacity upgrade in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, to meet rising demand for network connectivity. The upgrade will provide lower latency, increased security, and redundancy for IXPs, supporting traffic spikes from events like sporting games. Jeddah is a key digital hub for local and regional networks.
Code81 has launched a new e-book focused on the evolution toward autonomous and agentic applications, highlighting growing enterprise interest in…
ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) has unveiled its 2026 gaming lineup for the UAE market following its showcase at Computex,…
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has launched a digital guide in 16 languages, including Urdu, to assist pilgrims. The guide covers essential topics like Hajj rites, cybersecurity, health tips, financial guidance, and key pilgrimage sites. The ministry is committed to enhancing the Hajj experience for 2025.