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
Doha, November 4, 2025: The Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA), in collaboration with Ehsan Center, held an awareness workshop to empower…
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Nov. 4, 2025 — Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, demonstrated its commitment…
Regulation, regulation, regulation. There’s been a lot of it to worry about in recent years, particularly in the EU, concerning…
DUBAI, UAE, 4th November, 2025: Infoblox Threat Intel (ITI), together with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC),…
Broadcasters in MENA are increasingly partnering with streaming platforms like Starzplay to expand reach and sustain local content investment, signaling a shift toward hybrid, ad-supported models and collaborative OTT strategies across the region.
Dubai has expanded its government payment systems to include Apple Pay, Google Pay, Samsung Pay, and other global digital wallets, reinforcing its goal to become a fully cashless government by 2026 and strengthen the UAE’s position as a leader in digital financial innovation.
Microsoft has announced a $15 billion investment in the United Arab Emirates to strengthen the nation’s artificial intelligence and cloud infrastructure, underscoring its role as a rising global AI hub. The investment—spanning 2023 to 2029—will fund digital infrastructure, R&D, and workforce development programs focused on AI skills and innovation.
QFC and Doha Bank have partnered to accelerate fintech and digital asset innovation in Qatar, focusing on research, joint development, and startup support to strengthen the country’s position as a regional fintech hub.
Bexprt and AWS have signed a multi-year collaboration to expand AI and cloud solutions in Saudi Arabia, deploying Bexprt’s Agentic AI locally in the AWS Saudi Region and supporting Vision 2030’s drive for innovation, modernization, and digital resilience.
Saudi Arabia’s CST has issued a draft regulation to formalize space station registration, enhancing transparency, investment, and compliance in satellite communications while supporting Vision 2030’s digital and space economy goals.