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 has launched a tender for the 100MW Bilaj Al Jazayer Solar Project under a public-private partnership model. Due by 2027, the project supports Bahrain’s goal to generate 20% of its electricity from renewables by 2035, with strict eligibility and financing criteria for bidders.
The agreement between Banglalink and FloSolar marks a milestone in Bangladesh’s renewable energy journey. By leveraging large-scale solar infrastructure to power telecom operations, the partnership not only reduces emissions but also strengthens the country’s clean energy ecosystem and contributes to national sustainability targets.
Tagaddod, Egypt’s cleantech pioneer, secured $26.3 million in Series A funding led by The Arab Energy Fund to scale its AI-powered renewable feedstock platform across Africa, Asia, and Europe, strengthening the global supply chain for sustainable aviation fuel and biofuels.
Botswana and Nigeria are pushing forward with renewable-powered data centre projects. In Botswana, AAAS Energy and ChillMine will build a campus integrated with solar, storage, and gas projects. In Nigeria, Nugi Group plans a Tier IV facility in Calabar, leveraging hydro, solar, and gas to decentralise and expand digital infrastructure.
Ethio Telecom and Huawei have deployed Africa’s first Solar-on-Tower solution in Ethiopia, enabling telecom sites to run four hours on solar daily and cut diesel use by 40%. The innovation addresses urban space limits and paves the way for greener, low-carbon telecom networks across Africa.
Saudi Arabia’s KACARE and SWA developed a solar-powered, zero-carbon desalination system using forward osmosis technology, reducing wastewater by 20%. The project supports the Kingdom’s water security goals and advances its shift towards sustainable, low-carbon energy solutions.
Saudi Arabia’s KACARE and SWA developed a solar-powered, zero-carbon desalination system using forward osmosis, reducing wastewater by 20%. This innovation supports the Kingdom’s water security and low-carbon economy goals through sustainable renewable energy solutions.
KACARE and Saudi Water Authority developed a solar-powered forward osmosis desalination system in Riyadh, cutting wastewater by 20% and operating with zero carbon emissions. This project advances Saudi Arabia’s water security and low-carbon economy goals.
A leading telecom company partners with a North American cloud provider to build a renewable energy-powered regional data hub, enhancing cloud services and data sovereignty in the region.
Morocco’s plan to build a 500MW renewable-energy data center in Dakhla supports data sovereignty and regional digital leadership. This complements its ongoing investments in AI and fiber optics, reflecting a strong commitment to modernizing digital infrastructure and securing sensitive information within national borders.