Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Dhiraagu hosted the SEA-ME-WE 6 Global Consortium Meeting in the Maldives, where leading telecom providers reviewed progress on the submarine cable project linking Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Western Europe. The project will provide faster internet, strengthen Maldives’ digital infrastructure, and support broader regional economic growth.
Fintologya has secured $1 million in seed funding to scale its fintech infrastructure across the GCC. The Bahrain-based startup will expand operations, boost compliance, and enhance its product suite, positioning itself as a key enabler of secure, seamless, and innovative digital payment solutions in the region.
BNET has recorded a 99.63% success rate in delivering fibre-based home internet across Bahrain, driven by initiatives such as the One-Stop Shop, 24-hour appointment booking, and the Fast Track programme. The milestone reinforces Bahrain’s ambition to strengthen its digital infrastructure and position itself as a regional connectivity leader.
The UAE has launched a first-of-its-kind YouTube Academy in collaboration with Creators HQ to support emerging creators with tools, resources, and mentorship. The initiative aims to attract 10,000 influencers to the Emirates, building a content-driven economy and reinforcing the region’s role in the global creator ecosystem.
Kalaam Carrier Solutions has renewed its three-year partnership with Riedel Networks to enhance mission-critical connectivity for motorsport events and enterprises across MENA. Anchored by Bahrain’s KNOT cable system, the partnership will expand infrastructure, interconnection points, and digital services for industries and broadcasters.
Ericsson and Zain Bahrain have signed an agreement to expand mobile broadband capacity with advanced RAN products, boosting 4G and 5G performance. The partnership strengthens digital infrastructure in Bahrain, enhancing connectivity, spectrum use, and customer experience across the Kingdom.
Algeria’s Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications has commissioned 17,000 new FTTH lines and activated three new Mobilis stations in Masila, with 28,000 more fiber lines and 10 additional stations underway. The rollout strengthens digital connectivity and supports Algeria’s wider digital transformation goals.
Space42 and Viasat have announced Equatys, a joint venture to provide global Direct-to-Device satellite services via a 3GPP NTN-compliant 5G platform. Using a shared multi-orbit infrastructure model, Equatys aims to deliver cost-efficient, universal connectivity to billions of smartphones and IoT devices within three years.
NextEra, a JV between LTIMindtree and Aramco Digital, has partnered with ServiceNow to drive digital transformation in Saudi Arabia and MENA. The collaboration will launch AI-powered platforms, localized Arabic solutions, and workforce training hubs, targeting energy, BFSI, public sector, and giga project sectors.
Oman’s Environment Authority has launched a national digital system to track radioactive sources, supported by two additional contracts for external services modernization and internal resource management. The initiatives enhance safety, transparency, and regulatory efficiency, aligning with Oman Vision 2040 and its environmental sustainability strategy.