Skip to content
4 August 2025
  • From perception to protection: What Africa’s Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) don’t know about employees could cost them
  • The Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST Africa) launches the MEST Africa Challenge 2025 in partnership with Absa
  • Informatica Boosts AI Capabilities with Latest Intelligent Data Management Cloud Platform Release
  • EdfaPay Cements Position as MENA Fintech Leaderwith Unprecedented Triple PCI Security Certification
MEA Tech Watch Logo

Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa

Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa

  • Home
  • ICT & Telecoms
    • Ecosystem
    • Financial
    • Regulatory
    • Women in Tech
  • Emerging Technologies
  • Industries
  • Startups
  • Press Release
  • Events
  • Opinions
Headlines
  • From perception to protection: What Africa’s Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) don’t know about employees could cost them

    17 minutes ago17 minutes ago
  • The Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST Africa) launches the MEST Africa Challenge 2025 in partnership with Absa

    19 minutes ago19 minutes ago
  • Informatica Boosts AI Capabilities with Latest Intelligent Data Management Cloud Platform Release

    26 minutes ago26 minutes ago
  • EdfaPay Cements Position as MENA Fintech Leaderwith Unprecedented Triple PCI Security Certification

    33 minutes ago33 minutes ago
  • MTN Group and Agility Arabia Drive Telecom Procurement Innovation with Agile Transformation

    42 minutes ago42 minutes ago
  • Sri Lanka to Introduce Mobile Number Portability Service in 2026

    44 minutes ago44 minutes ago
  • Ooredoo Group Reports Solid H1 2025 Performance and Strategic Progress

    46 minutes ago46 minutes ago
  • Saudi Arabia Launches Third Phase of AdopTech to Boost Fourth Industrial Revolution Technologies

    52 minutes ago48 minutes ago
  • Cloudflare Q2 2025 Internet Trends Reveal Rising Cyberthreats Amid Growing Web Traffic

    1 hour ago1 hour ago
  • Saudi Arabia Telecom Market Overview: Growth Driven by 5G, AI, and Digital Transformation

    2 hours ago2 hours ago
  • Home
  • 2024
  • September
  • Page 9

Other Links

  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Privacy Policy
//

We influence 20 million users and is the number one business and technology news network on the planet

Popular News

1

Jordan and Syria to Hold Technical and Economic Forums as Reconstruction Gains Momentum

  • Emerging Technologies
2

Saudi Arabia and UAE Compete to Become Middle East’s Leading AI Tech Hub with Massive Investments in Data Centers and Innovation

  • Emerging Technologies
3

IBM Unveils Plan for World’s First Large-Scale Fault-Tolerant Quantum Computer by 2029

  • Emerging Technologies
4

Saudi Arabia and UAE Vie for AI Supremacy in Middle East with Massive Investments and Data Center Expansion

  • Emerging Technologies
5

How Digital Tools Are Revolutionizing Your Engineering Job Search

  • Emerging Technologies
6

stc Group Introduces Advanced IoT Technologies and Smart Tents to Enhance Hajj Pilgrimage Experience

  • Emerging Technologies
7

VEON and QazCode Launch AI Tutor to Enhance Kazakh Language Learning

  • Emerging Technologies
8

Cisco Unveils Quantum Network Entanglement Chip and Quantum Labs to Accelerate Quantum Internet

  • Emerging Technologies

September 2024

  • Industries

Pakistan Assembles Over 20 Million Mobile Phones in First Eight Months of 2024

Shahzaib10 months ago10 months ago01 mins

Pakistan assembled 20.44 million mobile phones from January to August 2024, with 12.73 million smartphones and 7.71 million 2G devices. Despite a decline in production due to economic challenges, smartphone usage in Pakistan has risen to 62%, reflecting the growing reach of internet services.

Read More
  • CSR

Ooredoo Partners with New Balance for Doha Marathon, Starting with 2025 Edition

Shahzaib10 months ago10 months ago03 mins

Ooredoo has partnered with New Balance as the official footwear and apparel sponsor for the Doha Marathon by Ooredoo, starting with the 2025 edition. This three-year collaboration aims to enhance the marathon experience for over 15,000 participants and further promote fitness and community spirit in Qatar.

Read More
  • Industries

GSMA’s Jeanette Whyte Advocates for Lower Telecom Taxes to Boost Pakistan’s Digital Economy

Shahzaib10 months ago10 months ago02 mins

Jeanette Whyte from GSMA advocates for reducing taxes on smartphones and telecom services in Pakistan to enhance the digital economy. She highlights affordable smartphones as crucial for bridging the digital divide and promoting economic empowerment through broader digital participation.

Read More
  • AI

Iran and Cuba Strengthen ICT Cooperation with Focus on Digital Transformation

Shahzaib10 months ago10 months ago03 mins

Iran and Cuba are strengthening cooperation in ICT, focusing on artificial intelligence, e-government, and digital economy. Both countries plan to exchange knowledge and expertise, with Iran’s private sector playing a key role in supporting Cuba’s technological growth.

Read More
  • Fintech

Apple Pay Launches in Oman, Enhancing Digital Payment Options

Shahzaib10 months ago10 months ago03 mins

Apple Pay has been launched in Oman, supported by major banks, providing users a secure way to make contactless payments. This development, part of Oman Vision 2040, enhances the digital payment landscape alongside Samsung Pay, furthering the country’s shift towards a cashless society.

Read More
  • Ecosystem

Decline in Mobile Phone Imports to Iran Amidst Continued Apple Ban

Shahzaib10 months ago10 months ago02 mins

Iran has seen a decrease in mobile phone imports, with a 16% drop in volume and an 8% decrease in value. The decline coincides with ongoing restrictions, including a ban on new Apple phone models, amid stringent US sanctions.

Read More
  • ICT & Telecoms

Orange Jordan Launches ‘Start Now and Don’t Wait’ Campaign for Fastest Internet Services

Shahzaib10 months ago10 months ago02 mins

Orange Jordan has launched a new campaign, “Start Now and Don’t Wait, The Fastest Internet is Here,” to provide the fastest internet for enhanced online learning and entertainment. The initiative offers discounts and the chance for 100 customers to win free six-month subscriptions.

Read More
  • Ecosystem

Ooredoo Secures Largest Tech Sector Financing in Qatar for Data Center Expansion

Shahzaib10 months ago10 months ago02 mins

Ooredoo has finalized a landmark financing deal to enhance its data center operations, supporting the expansion and upgrade of infrastructure for AI and cloud services. This strategic move aims to address the increasing demand for high-capacity digital services.

Read More
  • Investment

Shift Secures $83 Million Investment from Merak Capital to Expand Mobility Solutions in Saudi Arabia

Shahzaib10 months ago10 months ago03 mins

Shift, a Jeddah-based mobility company, has secured an $83 million investment from Merak Capital to enhance its mobility services across Saudi Arabia. This funding aims to expand and improve technology in sectors such as tourism and transportation.

Read More
  • Investment

Qist Bazaar Secures $3.2 Million in Series A Funding to Expand BNPL Services in Pakistan

Shahzaib10 months ago10 months ago03 mins

Qist Bazaar, a Karachi-based fintech, has raised $3.2 million in Series A funding to expand its BNPL services across Pakistan. The startup focuses on making essential goods accessible to the underbanked, enhancing both product offerings and technological infrastructure.

Read More
  • 1
  • …
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9
  • 10
  • 11
  • …
  • 43

View News By Date

September 2024
M T W T F S S
 1
2345678
9101112131415
16171819202122
23242526272829
30  
« Aug   Oct »

Popular News

1

Saudi Arabia Launches Third Phase of AdopTech to Boost Fourth Industrial Revolution Technologies

  • AI
2

UAE-Led AI Partnership Aims to Bridge Digital Divide in the Global South

  • AI
3

Yango Group Launches Yasmina, a Bilingual AI Assistant Tailored for Oman and the GCC

  • AI
4

Yasmina AI Assistant Launches in Oman with Localized, Human-Like Features

  • AI
5

UAE Tech Leaders Prioritize Cloud and Generative AI Skills for Future Growth, Says Coursera-AWS Report

  • AI
6

e& Launches AI Graduate Programme with 100 New Roles for Emirati Graduates

  • AI
7

Aramco and Cloudera Partner to Drive AI and Data Innovation in Saudi Arabia’s Oil & Gas Sector

  • AI
8

Orange Money Group Partners with JUMO to Expand Microcredit Services for Africa’s Unbanked

  • AI

Sign Up for Our Newsletter

Subscribe to our newsletter to get our newest articles instantly!

[mc4wp_form id=”1616″]

[ruby_related total=5 layout=5]

© 2025 MEA Tech Watch- All rights reserved
  • Privacy Policy
  • About us
  • Contact Us
  • ICT & Telecoms
  • Emerging Technologies
  • Industries
  • Startups
  • Press Release
  • Events
  • Opinions
  • Cookie Policy (EU)
Manage Consent
To provide the best experiences, we use technologies like cookies to store and/or access device information. Consenting to these technologies will allow us to process data such as browsing behavior or unique IDs on this site. Not consenting or withdrawing consent, may adversely affect certain features and functions.
Functional Always active
The technical storage or access is strictly necessary for the legitimate purpose of enabling the use of a specific service explicitly requested by the subscriber or user, or for the sole purpose of carrying out the transmission of a communication over an electronic communications network.
Preferences
The technical storage or access is necessary for the legitimate purpose of storing preferences that are not requested by the subscriber or user.
Statistics
The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for statistical purposes. The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for anonymous statistical purposes. Without a subpoena, voluntary compliance on the part of your Internet Service Provider, or additional records from a third party, information stored or retrieved for this purpose alone cannot usually be used to identify you.
Marketing
The technical storage or access is required to create user profiles to send advertising, or to track the user on a website or across several websites for similar marketing purposes.
Manage options Manage services Manage {vendor_count} vendors Read more about these purposes
View preferences
{title} {title} {title}