Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Saudi Arabia leads MENA in smart city and AI readiness rankings, with a booming IoT market ahead of the Global Internet of Things Congress 2025 in Riyadh, promoting innovation and investment aligned with Vision 2030.
SLT-MOBITEL sponsored the SLIoT Challenge 2025, Sri Lanka’s top IoT competition, nurturing youth innovation across school, university, and open categories. Winners demonstrated outstanding creativity and technical skill, reflecting the country’s advancing digital landscape and SLT-MOBITEL’s commitment to fostering next-gen tech talent.
The Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) of Qatar has released a Position Paper on IoT and M2M technologies, aiming to create a regulatory framework that promotes innovation, security, and economic growth. The paper supports investment, ensures consumer protection, and strengthens Qatar’s position as a regional leader in advanced digital technologies.
Omantel has successfully completed a trial of self-operating Passive IoT technology, which uses ambient energy sources instead of batteries. The trial, conducted over Omantel’s 5G network, demonstrated the potential for Passive IoT to transform industries like logistics and healthcare with minimal maintenance and extended device lifespans.
The Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) of Qatar released a Position Paper on IoT and M2M technologies, aiming to foster innovation, security, and economic growth. The framework will provide clear regulatory standards, benefiting consumers, service providers, and businesses while strengthening Qatar’s position as a leading hub for digital technologies.
stc Group is enhancing the Formula 1 STC Saudi Arabian Grand Prix 2025 with state-of-the-art 5G, IoT, and AI-powered connectivity solutions. The company ensures seamless connectivity for teams and fans, deploying advanced infrastructure, portable mobile towers, and predictive analytics to create a smarter, more sustainable event.
Turk Telekom has partnered with Cisco to integrate Cisco BroadWorks Cloud solutions into its data centers and deploy the Cisco Mobility Services Platform using 5G technologies. This collaboration aims to enhance IoT experiences, improve network reliability, and drive Turkey’s digital transformation by offering faster and more secure connections.
stc Bahrain and the Supreme Council for the Environment (SCE) have signed an MoU to implement an IoT-based electronic waste transportation monitoring system in Bahrain. This initiative aims to strengthen pollution control, ensure compliance with waste transportation licensing, and support the country’s environmental sustainability and waste management goals.
Telenor IoT has partnered with stc to provide IoT connectivity management services in Saudi Arabia. The collaboration will enable seamless connectivity for customers in the Kingdom, including manufacturers in the transportation sector. This partnership supports Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 and the growing demand for connected devices and services.
stc Group has become the first MENA operator to join the Bridge Alliance API Exchange (BAEx) to integrate telecom APIs into its digital products. The partnership will focus on enhancing IoT offerings, including connected car technology, and streamline access to telecom APIs, reducing complexity for enterprise customers in Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and Kuwait.