Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
OSP Cyber Academy has partnered with Bahrain’s National Cyber Security Centre to deliver cyber safety education to 70,000 students. The initiative includes four gamified courses, tailored for different age groups, designed to teach children about online safety and cybersecurity. The courses aim to enhance knowledge retention through interactive learning.
The AfCFTA Hackathon 2025 has begun in Lagos, Nigeria, with over 200 youth innovators from across Africa competing for a N20 million grand prize. The event, part of the SOT Conference 2025, aims to drive digital trade innovation under the AfCFTA framework, with a focus on cross-border transactions and regional economic integration.
beIN MEDIA GROUP has launched its new subscription service, beIN STREAM, using Synamedia’s cloud video platform, Senza, in selected MENA countries. Senza’s cloud-based architecture offers flexibility, reduces deployment costs by up to 90%, and provides an immersive user experience with AI-generated graphics and synthetic video, driving growth for beIN.
du, in partnership with TikTok Live MENA, has set a new Guinness World Record for the longest promotional livestream, lasting 48 hours without interruptions. This milestone demonstrates the strength of du’s 5G network, which now covers 99% of the UAE population and is advancing to 5G-Advanced capabilities.
Khazna Data Centres, part of the UAE-based G42, is set to build an AI-capable data centre in Ankara, Turkey, with a potential capacity of 100MW. Designed for cloud and AI workloads, the facility will incorporate sustainable features like solar panels and energy-efficient systems, with plans for expansion and continued investment in Turkey.
Banglalink has launched bCloud, a proprietary cloud service to enhance digital solutions for enterprises across Bangladesh. In partnership with Pico Public Cloud, the initiative offers computing, data storage, and cybersecurity services to support digital transformation. This move strengthens Banglalink’s role in the country’s ICT development and economic growth.
Women in Tech 2025 will take place on November 16 at Vodacom World in Johannesburg, celebrating Africa’s top female tech innovators. The event aims to empower and inspire, focusing on female entrepreneurs driving the tech revolution. Highlights include networking, industry insights, and recognition for outstanding women in enterprise programs.
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