Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Saudi Arabia leads the region in cross-channel shopping, with 34% of consumers blending online and in-store experiences. Visa’s latest study highlights the Kingdom’s advanced digital infrastructure, strong mobile commerce adoption, and growing preference for secure, seamless payment options.
Oman recorded a 50% surge in cyber financial fraud during the first half of 2025. The Royal Oman Police attributed the rise to AI-driven scams, deepfake impersonations, and fake online marketplaces, prompting stronger enforcement, bank coordination, and nationwide awareness campaigns to protect consumers.
As digital infrastructure expands across North Africa, telecom networks face rising cyber threats. Nokia’s Safia Sayad urges operators and governments to adopt telco-specific defenses, AI-driven monitoring, and zero-trust models to strengthen resilience and protect the region’s digital future.
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has waived underground cable-laying fees for telecom firms for three years to expand affordable, high-speed internet. The policy aims to boost connectivity, lower infrastructure costs, and accelerate the province’s digital transformation and economic growth.
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia are deepening their partnership in AI, digital infrastructure, and talent development through the launch of GO AI Hub Pakistan. The initiative, led by GO Telecommunications Group and Pakistan’s IT ministry, will promote innovation, knowledge transfer, and cross-border digital collaboration between the two nations.
L&T Technology Services and Siemens have expanded their decade-long collaboration to deliver AI-enabled and IIoT-driven automation solutions across multiple industries. The partnership will integrate Siemens’ flagship platforms with LTTS’s AI expertise to drive smarter, more sustainable, and simulation-based industrial transformation globally.
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