Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Oman’s Authority for Public Services Regulation has reported full digitisation of utility service delivery and near-complete smart meter deployment across…
The MTCIT has launched the Oman Maritime Portal, a digital “one-stop-shop” that will eventually provide 90+ maritime services. Integrated with the Royal Oman Police and other state agencies, the platform aims to boost the efficiency of the logistics sector by digitizing ship registration, navigation permits, and inspection requests while providing real-time data monitoring.
The Egyptian government and SAP are exploring a strategic partnership to boost cloud computing investments and digital literacy. The initiative aims to enhance the country’s outsourcing capabilities and provide youth with advanced technical training, further solidifying the nation’s role as a regional technology and data hub.
The inaugural Global Africa Tech 2026 summit has launched in Algiers with the support of a leading telecom sponsor, aiming to harmonize digital transformation strategies across Africa. The event facilitates high-level partnerships between government bodies, international investors, and technology innovators to build a more interconnected and resilient regional infrastructure.
A veteran digital services firm has launched a full portfolio of communication and IoT solutions in Rwanda to drive national digitalization. The expansion leverages the company’s 30-year history in Africa to provide government and commercial sectors with secure mobile registries and global connectivity tools during a period of significant internet adoption.
A major networking and security firm has named a veteran executive to lead its Middle East and Africa operations starting this May. The role involves overseeing regional strategy with a specific focus on building AI infrastructure and accelerating digital transformation across diverse international markets.
Egypt’s foreign and ICT ministries advance digital transformation, expanding consular e-services and infrastructure while improving access for citizens abroad.
Ooredoo Algeria sponsors Global Africa Tech 2026 to support digital transformation, bringing together stakeholders to align infrastructure, innovation, and investment across Africa.
Pakistan is set to launch 5G pilot projects next week in major cities after raising $510 million in a spectrum auction. The initiative, confirmed by IT Minister Shaza Fatima, aims to boost internet speeds from 4 Mbps to 20 Mbps, with full commercial rollout in provincial capitals expected mid-2026.
NeutraDC and F5 are collaborating to launch managed AI connectivity services in Indonesia. By integrating F5’s security and application delivery into NeutraDC’s data centers, the partnership aims to support complex AI workloads and multi-cloud architectures, enhancing infrastructure reliability and security for enterprise customers navigating the country’s evolving digital landscape.