Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Kazakhstan has launched a new telecommunications corridor connecting Central Asia to the UAE, enhancing digital transit capacity, reducing latency, and strengthening cross-border connectivity. The initiative supports the Digital Silk Road vision while positioning Kazakhstan as a strategic hub for international data traffic and regional digital infrastructure growth.
Kazakhstan and Oman reviewed bilateral relations and Kazakhstan’s 2025 socio-economic progress at a high-level roundtable in Muscat. Discussions focused on digital transformation, artificial intelligence, economic reforms, tourism cooperation, and the strengthening of political, economic, and cultural ties between the two countries.
QazCode is expanding from Central Asia into Qatar and the Middle East with sovereign AI models, multilingual LLMs, and industry-specific agentic platforms. Built on local data, local infrastructure, and flexible architecture, the company aims to reach 70+ markets and redefine how emerging economies build and deploy AI.
Beeline Kazakhstan has begun building a Tier III hyperscale data centre in Almaty to power the country’s sovereign cloud, AI, and enterprise digital services. The facility will offer a wide range of cloud services for SMEs, ensure data sovereignty, and support AI and blockchain growth. It is set to go live by the end of 2026.
Amazon’s Project Kuiper has partnered with Kazakhtelecom to roll out satellite internet across Kazakhstan, its first Central Asia partnership. Backed by Samruk-Kazyna, the project builds on Kuiper’s 100+ launched satellites and faces competition from China’s SpaceSail and SpaceX’s Starlink, both moving to expand in Kazakhstan’s broadband market.
Alipay+ and Kaspi.kz have enabled international cross-border QR payments in Kazakhstan, making it the first country in Central Asia to adopt Alipay+. Covering nationwide merchants, the move supports tourism growth, builds on regional expansion efforts, and connects global travelers to local businesses.
Kazakhstan now accepts Alipay+ payments via Kaspi QR, making it the first in Central Asia to enable cross-border QR payments. The move supports record tourism growth, expands merchant reach, and deepens the Alipay+–Kaspi.kz partnership for both inbound and outbound mobile payments.
Kazakhstan plans to connect nearly all rural settlements to high-speed internet by 2027 via fiber-optic and satellite infrastructure, backed by a $470 million investment. This expansion aims to enhance education, healthcare, and economic opportunities in remote areas.
Jordan and Kazakhstan are exploring a strategic partnership in digital innovation and the aviation industry. The Kazakh delegation, led by ministers from Kazakhstan, held discussions with Jordanian institutions on collaboration in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, space technologies, and UAV solutions, emphasizing bilateral cooperation to boost economic and technological growth.
Amazon Kuiper has partnered with Kazakhstan’s Samruk-Kazyna to provide satellite internet services to remote regions of the country. This collaboration aims to improve broadband connectivity in underserved areas through satellite technology, enhancing access to the internet and supporting global efforts for digital inclusion.