Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Kuwait has launched the second edition of its Digital Skills Development Initiative with Google Cloud, focusing on cloud computing, AI, and cybersecurity training for public sector employees. The program supports Vision 2035 goals by boosting government efficiency, nurturing talent, and positioning Kuwait as a regional digital innovation hub.
Ooredoo Kuwait has modernized its digital platforms with Liferay’s DXP, unifying web, mobile, and commerce services under a single architecture. The transformation enhances personalization, scalability, and customer engagement for over three million users, strengthening Ooredoo’s position as a leader in digital innovation across the region.
Egypt’s MSME Development Agency is partnering with South Korea to enhance entrepreneurship, training, and technology transfer. The cooperation supports Egypt’s Vision 2030 goals, while also strengthening bilateral ties. Upcoming joint participation includes the Korea-Egypt Economic Cooperation Conference and the “Heritage” handicraft exhibition.
Instabug has rebranded as Luciq, reflecting its shift from bug reporting to AI-powered mobile observability. Luciq enables proactive, predictive, and autonomous issue resolution, automating repetitive engineering tasks. Backed by Accel and Insight Partners, it serves global leaders like DoorDash and T-Mobile while expanding into fast-growing regions.
Egypt’s ICT Minister Amr Talaat met senior executives from Cisco, Vodafone, and iQor in New York to advance digital skills, offshoring, and network infrastructure projects. Talks highlighted Cisco’s CCIE Mobile Lab, Vodafone’s assistive tech initiatives, and iQor’s plans for a new service center in Egypt.
General Assembly Bahrain and Mazad B.S.C. have signed an MoU to enhance digital skills and workforce readiness in line with Bahrain’s Economic Vision 2030. The collaboration connects GA’s training expertise with Mazad’s innovation leadership, equipping Bahraini professionals for long-term career growth and positioning Bahrain as a regional digital hub.
The Family Office has launched its Financial Goal app in the GCC, offering users tools to plan and track retirement, education, and legacy goals. With scenario simulations, expert-led strategies, and private market access, the app enhances wealth planning while integrating seamlessly into The Family Office Client App.
NBP has won the UnionPay International Award for Strategic Contribution – Marketing Promotion, marking its fifth major UPI recognition. The award celebrates NBP’s collaboration with Golootlo, driving debit card usage and digital adoption through nationwide campaigns, reaffirming its leadership in digital banking innovation and customer engagement.
Algeria’s National Investment Fund has launched a technology hub in Algiers to accelerate digitalisation, especially in finance. Partnering with leading ICT firms, the hub will pool resources and expertise, supporting Algeria’s national digital strategy and strengthening its position as a regional innovation and technology hub.
Bangladesh has introduced a unified telecom policy to replace its fragmented licensing regime, cutting more than a dozen licence types down to four. The new framework simplifies governance, caps foreign ownership, prioritises fibre rollout, recognises MVNOs, and gives regulators stronger tools to curb dominance while promoting innovation in 5G, IoT, and beyond.