Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Vodafone Egypt is offering free international calls to six Arab countries for three days following a regulatory directive aimed at helping residents stay connected with family during escalating regional tensions.
An Iraqi-UAE consortium is planning a $700 million data cable linking the UAE to Turkey via Iraq to enhance connectivity between the Gulf and Europe. The WorldLink project aims to improve route diversity, support AI-driven data demand, and strengthen regional digital infrastructure competitiveness.
e& Carrier & Wholesale and TNS Global have launched the South Route, a new terrestrial connectivity corridor linking Central Asia and the UAE to improve resilience, reduce latency, and support hyperscale, cloud, and carrier demand while strengthening regional digital infrastructure and cross-continental connectivity.
Colt Technology Services plans to expand its Middle East operations by strengthening partnerships, increasing subsea connectivity capacity, and scaling digital infrastructure to meet rising demand driven by cloud, AI, and data centre growth across the region.
Luma AI is accelerating global expansion and AI infrastructure development, leveraging new funding and Middle East partnerships to advance multimodal AI models while positioning the region as a future hub for AI compute and innovation.
ManageEngine is expanding its Middle East presence with new UAE data centres and a $100 million regional investment plan, aligning its IT, OT, security, and compliance platforms with the region’s accelerating digital transformation across energy, industrial, and regulated sectors, while addressing data sovereignty, AI governance, and hybrid infrastructure needs.