Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Bahrain’s Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications launched an online platform for small vessel registration and licensing. The platform streamlines services such as registration, renewals, and ownership transfers, serving over 25,000 users and 8,000 vessels. It reduces processing times by 50% and integrates with relevant authorities, enhancing government service efficiency.
Devsinc made a strong impact at LEAP 2025, engaging with global tech leaders and fostering cross-border collaborations in AI, cloud computing, and digital transformation. The company also participated in the Pak-Saudi Business Forum, exploring opportunities for IT expansion in Saudi Arabia and reinforcing its commitment to innovation and global partnerships.
stc Group signed over 75 strategic partnerships at LEAP 2025, showcasing its commitment to Saudi Arabia’s digital transformation. The event highlighted key initiatives like the launch of upsource by solutions and stc.AI, along with collaborations with AWS, Nokia, Huawei, Ericsson, and others to enhance cloud, AI, and 5G capabilities.
Tunisia’s major telecom operators, Orange Tunisia, Ooredoo Tunisia, and Tunisie Telecom, have all launched 5G services following the receipt of their licenses. The services promise faster speeds, enhanced connectivity, and greater coverage, contributing to the country’s digital transformation and future telecom infrastructure.
Zain Bahrain has implemented 5G-capable streetlight solutions in Durrat Al Bahrain, in collaboration with LSS Technologies. This innovation enhances coverage and speed, contributing to the development of smart city solutions. It aligns with Zain’s Sustainability Strategy and supports SDGs related to innovation and sustainable cities.
Morocco, Kenya, and Nigeria have partnered to launch the African Artificial Intelligence Council in 2025, aiming to promote AI for the public good. The initiative, part of Smart Africa’s digital agenda, will drive innovation, accelerate Africa’s digital economy, and address key challenges to AI adoption across the continent.
Microsoft’s AI Tour arrived in Cairo to demonstrate AI’s impact on Egypt’s digital transformation. The event, coinciding with Microsoft’s 30th anniversary in Egypt, showcased AI’s role in enhancing productivity and public services. It aligns with Egypt’s AI Strategy (2025-2030) and highlights Microsoft’s commitment to fostering innovation across sectors.
LAHINT and EBANAH have signed an MoU at the LEAP 2025 conference to enhance government service automation in Saudi Arabia and Oman. The partnership focuses on cloud computing, AI, and automation technologies, supporting both nations’ digital transformation efforts while aiming for significant revenue growth over the next three years.
stc Group and Ooredoo Oman have signed an agreement to launch the Saudi-Omani Network Infrastructure Corridor (SONIC), aimed at boosting regional connectivity and digital transformation. The initiative supports Saudi Vision 2030, linking the Red Sea to the Arabian Sea, with a focus on high-capacity solutions and economic growth.
Pakistan has established 43 Software Technology Parks (STPs) across the country, housing over 350 IT firms and employing 18,000 professionals. The government is developing major IT parks in Karachi and Islamabad to further strengthen the ICT sector, creating thousands of jobs and boosting IT exports. A digital transformation strategy is underway.