Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
stc deployed over 1,295 antennas, including indoor solutions, to provide robust 4G and 5G connectivity at the Esports World Cup in Riyadh, connecting over 3 million users. The initiative supports Saudi Arabia’s esports ambitions and includes staff training programs to build digital skills.
Saudi Arabia’s telecom sector reported strong Q2 2025 results with a 17.4% profit increase and 3.7% revenue growth. stc led profits, followed by Mobily and Zain KSA, benefiting from operational efficiency, 5G expansion, and digital demand. The sector’s growth is expected to continue, driven by government initiatives and emerging technologies.
Qatar’s Digital Business Award 2025 opens for nominations, promoting innovation across diverse digital sectors aligned with the country’s Digital Agenda 2030.
Oman’s Children Culture Centre expands digital projects using VR and AI to connect youth with Omani heritage, boosting creativity and aligning with Vision 2040.
Oman’s TRA unifies royalty rate for telecoms, fostering investment, competition, and supporting Vision 2040’s digital transformation goals.
Visa’s Africa Fintech Accelerator includes four North African startups, supporting digital financial inclusion and SME growth in Egypt and Morocco.
Mohamed Elmasry leads Tactful, innovating customer experience solutions that unify digital communication channels with AI and automation, reflecting Africa’s tech sector growth.
Bangladesh’s cashless payment ecosystem expands rapidly through card usage, apps, and QR payments, driven by infrastructure improvements and growing consumer trust.
Bangladesh’s telecom market rapidly shifts to mobile data growth led by private operators, while state-owned Teletalk struggles financially despite government support and privileges.
stc pay Bahrain sets new standard with geo-redundancy, ensuring uninterrupted, secure mobile wallet services and strengthening its leadership in financial technology.