Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Qatar’s CRA has launched a unified regulatory framework for mobile network site construction and sharing, streamlining approvals, mandating infrastructure sharing, and enhancing safety standards to accelerate 5G deployment and sustainable digital infrastructure.
Qatar’s CRA has launched a unified regulatory framework for mobile network site construction and sharing, streamlining approvals, mandating infrastructure sharing, and enhancing safety standards to accelerate 5G deployment and sustainable digital infrastructure.
Etihad Salam and Quality Business Solutions have joined forces to launch Salam CX, an Arabic-first AI customer experience platform that combines advanced NLP and AI to deliver culturally relevant, intelligent, and compliant customer engagement solutions across the Middle East.
Pakistan’s government aims to connect 2 million merchants to digital payment systems by June 2026, but with fewer than 700,000 retailers currently linked, slow adoption and resistance from traders threaten progress toward a cashless economy.
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority is upgrading its national firewall infrastructure in a Rs. 40–120 million project to enhance cybersecurity and strengthen protection against sophisticated digital threats across telecom and data networks.
The Competition Commission of Pakistan has recovered Rs772 million in fines from LDI operators penalized for forming a cartel under the International Clearing House arrangement. The CCP said it will continue enforcement despite pending Supreme Court appeals.
Morocco and Gabon have strengthened ties to advance AI, data analytics, and digital skills training across Africa, reinforcing Morocco’s leadership in continental digital integration and innovation.
Morocco and Gabon have signed a new partnership to boost digital cooperation across Africa, focusing on AI, data analytics, and digital skills. The agreement reinforces Morocco’s leadership as a regional innovation hub and advances Africa’s goal of shared digital growth.
The 4th Digital Transformation Kuwait Conference will convene leaders from government and industry to advance Vision 2035 through innovation, collaboration, and smart governance. The event highlights Kuwait’s progress in AI, cloud, and cybersecurity as it builds a secure, future-ready digital economy.
Zain Kuwait and the Environment Public Authority signed an MoU to enhance sustainability through awareness campaigns, e-waste initiatives, and data collaboration. The partnership promotes evidence-based environmental action and positions Zain as a key enabler of Kuwait’s green transformation.