Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Ookla’s 2025 Speedtest Global Index shows GCC markets leading MEA performance, while North Africa delivered the biggest ranking gains driven by 5G launches and accelerated fiber expansion. Bahrain and Oman also improved through regulatory changes and network investment. The analysis highlights that modernization, spectrum timing, and investment capacity matter more than urbanization alone.
Mindware has signed an agreement with Autodesk to become an Authorized Training Center across the Middle East and Africa. The partnership enables Mindware to deliver Autodesk-certified training and exams, expanding access to globally recognized skills in design, engineering, construction, and manufacturing across key regional markets.
Kalaam Telecom, Mida Solutions, and FVC have formed a strategic partnership to provide advanced communication solutions in the MEA region. This collaboration will offer Contact Center as-a-Service (CCaaS), Unified Communications as-a-Service (UCaaS), and compliance call recording, with services hosted locally in Saudi Arabia and Bahrain to ensure data sovereignty and regulatory compliance.
The University of Dubai and MEA-Comm UAE have launched the first regional 5G testbed, the Industry 4.0 and Future Connectivity HUB, designed to accelerate the adoption of Industry 4.0 technologies across the UAE and MEA region. The HUB will validate cutting-edge 5G-based solutions for various industries.