Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Jack of Digital has been appointed as the official reseller for Yango Ads in Pakistan, expanding access to performance-driven in-app advertising. The partnership enables brands to reach premium mobile audiences with measurable, ROI-focused campaigns across major urban markets.
Red Sea Global and Bunat VC have launched Saudi Arabia’s first AI-focused investment fund to support startups from early to growth stages. The initiative combines capital with real-world testing environments to accelerate innovation and strengthen the Kingdom’s position as a global AI and digital transformation hub.
Nepal Telecom has launched a pilot online KYC update service for GSM prepaid customers, replacing paper forms with a QR-based digital process at its Sundhara office. The initiative supports faster service delivery and will expand to more locations after the test phase.
Cybersecurity is being reframed as an economic growth driver, with the World Bank highlighting market failures that cause underinvestment in emerging economies. Research suggests lowering cyber incidents can lift GDP per capita, while governments are urged to strengthen regulation, threat intelligence, competition, and capacity building to protect digital development.
Ooredoo Kuwait positioned 2025 as a strategic shift from telecom provider to national digital transformation partner aligned with Kuwait Vision 2035. The company highlighted Platform 51 content partnerships, major public-private collaborations, 5G-Advanced and AI infrastructure initiatives, enterprise solutions, and multiple regional and global awards.
Jordan recorded measurable improvements across more than 20 global indicators, driven by progress in digital government, innovation, competitiveness, and economic resilience. Gains in global rankings highlight stronger public services, governance, inflation control, and digital workforce development.
IBM has supported Bank NXT’s digital transformation with cloud-native observability, automation, and optimisation tools deployed on Red Hat OpenShift. The upgrade enhances operational efficiency, resilience, and service delivery across the bank’s digital platforms.
SanlamAllianz Cameroon has introduced MySAllia, a mobile app that enables customers to manage insurance policies digitally. Available on Android and iOS, the app supports the company’s push toward more accessible, customer-focused insurance services.
Israel has approved the rollout of 4G mobile services for Palestinian operators in the West Bank under a 2022 framework agreement with the Palestinian Authority. The move narrows the connectivity gap, though Gaza remains limited to 2G networks.
Bahrain has launched direct-to-device satellite services, becoming the first GCC country to enable standard mobile phones to connect directly to satellites. The move enhances connectivity in remote and maritime areas, strengthens public safety, and reinforces Bahrain’s leadership in digital innovation.