Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
SDAIA Academy has opened registration for a five-day quantum computing boot camp to build national capabilities, combining theoretical foundations with hands-on training as part of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 digital and human capital development goals.
Cyberani has partnered with Bahrain-based CTM360 to integrate digital risk protection and external attack surface management into its managed security services, enhancing 24/7 threat visibility and response for organisations across Saudi Arabia.
Kingdom Centre’s landmark redevelopment in Riyadh is nearing completion, introducing enhanced luxury retail, hospitality, dining, digital innovation, and visitor engagement features aligned with Saudi Vision 2030 and the city’s global ambitions.
Ooredoo Qatar has launched a new IoT eSIM solution enabling enterprises to simplify device management, enhance security, and scale global IoT deployments through remote provisioning, multi-network access, and centralised control.
Chinese inverter manufacturer Hoymiles has entered Pakistan through partnerships with Superstar and Harisun Energy to deliver advanced solar energy storage and smart power solutions, addressing long-hour backup challenges as Pakistan rapidly expands its solar adoption.
Zong and NADRA have partnered to deploy multi-biometric and facial verification technologies to enable secure, inclusive SIM issuance, strengthen real-time subscriber verification, and accelerate Pakistan’s citizen-centric digital transformation agenda.
Qatar’s cybersecurity market is set for sustained growth as digital transformation accelerates, supported by strong government focus on protecting critical infrastructure, expanding regulations, and rising demand for advanced security solutions across industries.
Qatar’s cybersecurity market is set for sustained growth as digital transformation accelerates, supported by strong government focus on protecting critical infrastructure, expanding regulations, and rising demand for advanced security solutions across industries.
SCIT Group and Omantel have partnered to deploy Air-to-Ground and hybrid in-flight connectivity solutions in Oman, aiming to deliver high-speed, low-latency internet for aviation while positioning the Sultanate as a regional early adopter of next-generation IFC technology.
Kuwait will host the Digital Cooperation Organization’s fifth General Assembly on February 4–5, 2026, bringing together global digital economy leaders to review progress, set priorities, and advance cooperation on AI, digital infrastructure, and inclusive growth under the DCO’s 2025–2028 agenda.