Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Zain KSA and Huawei are advancing Saudi Vision 2030 with innovative 5G Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) solutions. These solutions provide fast and reliable broadband for homes, small businesses, and enterprises, supporting services like XR, gaming, and IoT, while driving digital transformation.
Cyberattacks in the Middle East surged in late 2023 and early 2024, with hacktivist and APT groups frequently targeting government and energy sectors. Data breaches were the most common consequence, urging companies to adopt result-driven cybersecurity strategies for enhanced protection.
Bahrain is introducing solar-powered smart parking meters that support digital payments, replacing outdated coin-operated machines. This eco-friendly initiative aims to simplify parking, reduce waste, and enhance urban mobility with user-friendly, cashless options.
e& UAE has partnered with Airbus to deliver advanced communication solutions to the UAE’s enterprise market, emphasizing mission-critical push-to-talk and video services to drive digital transformation and enhance operational efficiency.
Zain Bahrain, alongside Fakhro Electronics and Nokia, showcased AI-driven data center technologies aimed at enhancing network operations. The event demonstrated cutting-edge solutions designed for the evolving needs of modern networks.
Visa, in partnership with Bahrain Islamic Bank, launches the second She’s Next program in Bahrain to empower women entrepreneurs with grants and resources, aiming to enhance their business growth and digital presence.
YouMakr.ai has launched in Bahrain to advance medical education with AI, offering tools that transform lectures into interactive MCQs and simulations, aimed at improving learning for medical students and educators across the Middle East.
Ericsson and Zain Group have renewed their MoU to enhance network energy efficiency and push towards Net Zero. Their collaboration has already reduced energy usage significantly in Zain’s networks, with ongoing plans to deploy advanced 5G technology and energy-saving features.
Saudi Arabia and Egypt have signed a maritime connectivity memorandum during the Global Logistics Forum in Riyadh, aiming to enhance maritime passenger transport and exchange expertise in the sector.
Batelco has teamed up with Thales to launch an IoT connectivity management platform at Gitex Global 2024, simplifying IoT device management for businesses and enhancing operational efficiency through advanced technological integration.