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
Oman has inaugurated the Hadatha Center for Cybersecurity Manufacturing to strengthen innovation, research, and entrepreneurship in cybersecurity. Spearheaded by the MTCIT, the center aims to position Oman as a regional cybersecurity hub, drive AI integration, and foster local startups through hackathons and accelerator programs.
Eutelsat has renewed its partnership with Oman’s Ministry of Information to continue national broadcasting services over the EUTELSAT 21B satellite. The deal reinforces Eutelsat’s role as a key satellite partner supporting Oman’s media infrastructure and government broadcast operations.
The Digital Cooperation Organisation (DCO) has expanded its partnership with Oman to boost digital innovation, startup growth, and cross-border data governance. Through initiatives like STRIDE and the Digital FDI project with the WEF, Oman is being positioned as a leading regional destination for digital investment.
The UAE, in collaboration with NYU Abu Dhabi, achieved 145 Gbps in its first 6G Terahertz test, marking the Middle East’s fastest recorded throughput. The pilot validates THz frequencies for 6G and strengthens the UAE’s role in global standardization and next-generation telecom innovation.
Deloitte has launched its CyberAcademy in Casablanca to train professionals in cybersecurity. The center offers 60 certified courses and forms part of Deloitte’s Morocco Cyber Center, which aims to grow from 100 to 450 experts to strengthen Africa’s cyber resilience.
Morocco’s digital exports rose to 13.4 billion dirhams in H1 2025, up 3.5% year-on-year. Growth was led by IT, outsourcing, and engineering services, supported by the Digital Morocco 2030 strategy to make the kingdom a regional hub and raise the digital economy’s share of GDP to 6%.
Yakeey, a Moroccan proptech startup founded by Karim Beqqali, is set to raise up to $7 million in Series A funding from IFC. The investment will expand its digital property marketplace, designed to rebuild trust and streamline real estate transactions across Morocco.
Zain Kuwait sponsored and participated in the 12th e-Government Forum themed “AI-powered Information Security Services,” reaffirming its commitment to Kuwait’s digital transformation. The company showcased AI-driven solutions and emphasized trust, security, partnerships, and local talent as pillars of national digital progress.
Microsoft hosted the AI Summit in Kuwait to accelerate the nation’s Vision 2035 digital goals. The event showcased AI use cases across government, energy, and tourism, introduced Kuwait’s first AI-powered tourism hub, and recognized innovators through the AI Excellence Awards.
Elm has signed a strategic agreement with KBW Jordan to deliver a digital transformation project for the Jordanian Royal Medical Services. The partnership will introduce an ERP system to boost efficiency, transparency, and decision-making, aligning with Jordan’s national vision for a modern digital healthcare system.