Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
BIBF has launched a flexible e-learning programme on sustainable development to strengthen ESG and SDG awareness across Bahrain’s workforce and student community. The initiative supports economic diversification, green-economy readiness, and carbon-neutral ambitions by combining interactive learning, case studies, expert insights, and practical tools for real-world application.
Bahrain’s Digital Economy Steering Committee reviewed progress on the National Digital Economy Strategy, highlighting completed initiatives, improved coordination, and strong gains in innovation, STEM education, and cybersecurity. The strategy is reinforcing digital governance and service efficiency while strengthening Bahrain’s position as a competitive digital economy.
The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence is transforming both innovation and cyber threats, according to speakers at the Oman AI Security Conference (AISEC) 2025, held in Muscat and inaugurated by Minister of Transport, Communications and Information Technology Eng. Said bin Hamoud al Maawali. Participants stressed that while AI capabilities are accelerating, so too are the sophistication and speed of cyberattacks.
Egypt’s digital exports surged to $7.4 billion in 2025, driven by strong ICT growth, expanding outsourcing services, and major gains in digital skills and public platforms. Investments in infrastructure, AI-enabled services, and telecom upgrades have reinforced the country’s role as an emerging hub in global digital trade.
e& UAE has enhanced its 5.5G network by deploying four-carrier aggregation, enabling smartphones to access multiple channels simultaneously. The upgrade delivers speeds exceeding 4Gbps in select areas, improves performance in crowded locations, and supports the UAE’s push for advanced digital infrastructure ahead of wider rollout in 2026.
Oman’s Chamber of Commerce hosted a CEOs’ forum bringing together leaders from tech and telecom startups to discuss digital transformation, AI, and innovation. The event emphasized the digital economy’s role in diversification, youth empowerment, and building a competitive, knowledge-based economy aligned with Oman Vision 2040.
Ericsson and Zain Bahrain have expanded their partnership to deploy advanced 5G Edge solutions, enhancing network performance with ultra-low latency and resilient connectivity. The initiative will support Industry 4.0 use cases, AI-driven applications, and enterprise digital transformation, reinforcing Bahrain’s ambitions for a future-ready digital economy.
Security experts warn that AI-powered cyberattacks are accelerating, with breaches now occurring in minutes rather than weeks. Speaking at the Oman AI Security Conference, industry leaders highlighted risks from data governance gaps, skills shortages, and post-quantum threats, calling for stronger talent development and adaptive national cybersecurity frameworks.
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