Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
OpenWay has partnered with a leading Moroccan bank to expand its Way4 payments platform across North Africa, including Morocco and Tunisia. This move marks OpenWay’s entry into Francophone Africa, enabling local banks to deploy digital-first payment solutions with robust, scalable technology and regional support.
Bahrain’s Crown Prince has issued Edict (52) of 2025, announcing transfers and new appointments of directors in the Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications. The changes include leadership shifts across aviation, ports, commercial affairs, ship registry, and maritime safety directorates.
Kalaam Telecom Group and Silah Gulf have partnered to advance digital transformation in Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait. Combining telecom infrastructure with customer experience expertise, they will deliver integrated digital solutions focused on Unified Communications, Fixed Telecom, and Cloud platforms to support government and enterprise clients.
KALRO and SatSure Analytics India have partnered to enhance Kenya’s agriculture using satellite data and AI. Their collaboration will focus on crop monitoring, yield forecasting, and climate resilience, aiming to support farmers, agribusinesses, and policymakers with data-driven insights to boost food security.
Saoud Hamad Al Riyami has been confirmed as CEO of Ooredoo Oman starting August 2025. Having served as Acting CEO since February, he brings over 20 years of telecom experience and leadership roles within Ooredoo, alongside academic credentials from Sultan Qaboos University and ILM.
Oman’s TRA launched the “Trusted Identity” campaign to promote the national .om domain as a trusted symbol of Omani digital identity. The campaign highlights legal benefits, corporate ties, and the domain’s role in enhancing the digital economy. Management of the domain is overseen by TRA under an ICANN agreement since 2012.
HUTCH hosted computing undergraduates from USJP on 17th July 2025, providing hands-on exposure to telecom infrastructure and emerging technologies like 5G and IoT. The interactive visit supported practical learning and demonstrated HUTCH’s commitment to developing future tech talent for Sri Lanka’s digital economy.
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