Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Ericsson and ITIDA have signed a three-year MoU to strengthen Egypt’s ICT industry through digital skills programs, innovation partnerships, and offshoring expansion, supporting youth employment and aligning with Egypt’s Vision 2030.
The UAE’s TDRA has launched a national 6G initiative to build a next-generation connectivity roadmap integrating AI, quantum computing, and satellite networks. The effort will establish research programs, global partnerships, and standards to position the UAE as a 6G innovation leader.
Jazz reported 14.6% YoY revenue growth in Q3 2025, investing PKR 37 billion to expand 4G and digital platforms. Its fintech arm JazzCash grew 57.8% in transaction value, while Tamasha and SIMOSA drove user engagement across a 100-million-strong digital ecosystem.
SLT-Mobitel served as Principal Sponsor of Techno 2025, Sri Lanka’s flagship engineering and technology exhibition, showcasing AI innovations and reaffirming its role in driving national digital transformation and inclusive growth.
Morocco and Gabon have strengthened ties to advance AI, data analytics, and digital skills training across Africa, reinforcing Morocco’s leadership in continental digital integration and innovation.
Morocco and Gabon have signed a new partnership to boost digital cooperation across Africa, focusing on AI, data analytics, and digital skills. The agreement reinforces Morocco’s leadership as a regional innovation hub and advances Africa’s goal of shared digital growth.
Pakistan’s Ignite Board has approved major digital programs, including the PM’s Cloud Programme, Code4AI, and Cyber Security Hackathon 2025. The initiatives will train thousands in AI, blockchain, and SAP technologies while expanding startup support and positioning Pakistan as a regional digital innovation hub.
Orange Morocco has rolled out its 5G network, offering faster speeds and stronger reliability to support the nation’s digital transformation. The launch campaign, featuring Brahim Diaz, reflects Orange’s vision of 5G as a lifestyle shift that enhances connectivity and innovation across Morocco.
Jazz’s Zaheer Mehdi emphasized that telecom remains central to Pakistan’s digital transformation, calling for ethical AI adoption, better connectivity, and human capital investment to ensure inclusive growth.
Zain partnered with the 9th EU-GCC Business Forum to advance Kuwait’s vision of becoming a regional technology and innovation hub. The company highlighted its 4WARD strategy, commitment to digital transformation, and efforts to empower local talent and entrepreneurship.