Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Pakistan’s IT Ministry and Ignite have launched the Prime Minister’s Cloud Enablement Programme and Pakistan Startup Fund to strengthen the digital economy, empower entrepreneurs, and attract global investment. The initiatives provide startups with infrastructure, funding, and exposure to advance innovation and digital transformation.
Omantel Group achieved record revenues of RO 2.49 billion and net profit of RO 243.4 million, up nearly 30% year-on-year, as domestic and Zain Group operations fueled growth. The results highlight Omantel’s evolution into a regional digital and telecom leader under its TechCo transformation strategy.
ORA Technologies’ acquisition of Cathedis, in partnership with Azur Innovation Management, marks Morocco’s first locally financed startup consolidation. The move unifies payments, e-commerce, and logistics under ORA’s platform, strengthening national digital sovereignty and economic self-reliance.
Morocco has licensed 5G networks to Maroc Telecom, Orange Maroc, and inwi, enabling commercial launch in November 2025 with MAD 40 billion investment and plans to cover 70% of the population by 2030.
Ralph Yirikian, Ucom’s General Director, emphasized that telecommunications must evolve “from connection to responsibility,” ensuring trust, security, and ethical AI adoption as the backbone of digital transformation.
Kuwait launched its “Kuwait Skills” digital training program in partnership with Microsoft and CAIT, targeting AI, cloud, and Copilot proficiency for over 130,000 individuals, reinforcing its New Kuwait 2035 vision to build a sustainable, innovation-led digital economy.
Zain Group achieved its best performance in 16 years, with KD 1.7 billion in revenue and 31% profit growth, driven by fintech, AI, and enterprise solutions under its 4WARD strategy — reaffirming its position as MENA’s leading digital powerhouse.
Jordan ranks third in the Arab world and 29th globally in AI workforce adoption, reflecting its growing strength in digital transformation, education, and innovation-driven development.
Egypt ranked fourth globally in UK transnational education, highlighting its rapid digital transformation and leadership at the Going Global 2025 Conference in London — positioning itself as a regional hub for innovation and international collaboration in higher education.
Tunisie Telecom’s Medusa cable landing in Bizerte strengthens Tunisia’s digital sovereignty and international connectivity, boosting bandwidth, innovation, and Mediterranean regional integration.