January 2026

Oman Arab Bank Launches “Tumouhi” Platform to Support SME Growth

Shahzaib1 month ago1 month ago03 mins

Oman Arab Bank has launched Tumouhi, an integrated platform combining banking, legal, telecom, accounting, training, and cybersecurity services for SMEs. The initiative reduces operational barriers, offers financial incentives and deep partner discounts, and builds entrepreneurial capability, positioning the bank as a central enabler of SME resilience, innovation, and sustainable growth in Oman.
Oman Arab Bank has launched Tumouhi, an integrated platform combining banking, legal, telecom, accounting, training, and cybersecurity services for SMEs. The initiative reduces operational barriers, offers financial incentives and deep partner discounts, and builds entrepreneurial capability, positioning the bank as a central enabler of SME resilience, innovation, and sustainable growth in Oman.

Ncell renews ISO 27001:2022 and 27701:2019 certifications, strengthens data security leadership

Shahzaib1 month ago1 month ago03 mins

Ncell has renewed its ISO 27001 and ISO 27701 certifications, reaffirming its leadership in information security and data privacy in Nepal. The renewal validates Ncell’s compliance with global standards, strengthens customer trust, and ensures robust protection of personal and sensitive data across its core operations.

Morocco’s Enakl raises $2.3 million to scale intelligent shared mobility

Shahzaib1 month ago1 month ago03 mins

Morocco-based Enakl raised $2.3 million in Seed funding to expand its intelligent shared mobility platform. Backed by local and international investors, the startup will scale commercially, launch a SaaS product for operators, and test new ridepooling models, building on public-sector pilots and growing demand for sustainable urban transport.

Beltone joins $15 million Series A round in Moroccan proptech Yakeey

Shahzaib1 month ago1 month ago02 mins

Moroccan proptech Yakeey has raised a record $15 million Series A round, with Beltone Venture Capital joining IFC, Enza Capital, and 212 Founders. The funding will help Yakeey scale its end-to-end digital real estate platform, modernise property transactions in Morocco, and expand regionally across North Africa.

Jordanian Tareq Amin among top 10 leaders in AI

Shahzaib1 month ago1 month ago01 mins

Jordanian technologist Tareq Amin has been named among the world’s top ten AI leaders for 2026, recognized for leading a PIF-backed, full-stack AI platform and shaping Saudi Arabia’s long-term artificial intelligence ambitions through national-scale innovation.

Manara announces the launch of the Cloud Catalyst Forum in Riyadh to accelerate AI and computer science talent pathways

Shahzaib1 month ago1 month ago04 mins

Manara launched the Cloud Catalyst Forum in Riyadh, bringing together Saudi hiring partners and emerging engineers, featuring a 1,000-participant AI hackathon and deep AWS collaboration. The initiative strengthens cloud and AI talent pathways aligned with Vision 2030, backed by a $2.8 million AWS training commitment.

Temenos drives ADCB Egypt digital payments modernisation

Shahzaib1 month ago1 month ago03 mins

ADCB Egypt has modernised its payments infrastructure by going live with the Temenos Payments Hub, enabling ISO 20022-compliant SWIFT transactions. The move reduces manual processing, accelerates settlements, and strengthens scalability, aligning the bank with global standards while supporting Egypt’s Vision 2030 digital and financial inclusion goals.

Egypt Pushes for Stricter Online Rules to Protect Children

Shahzaib1 month ago1 month ago04 mins

Egypt’s child protection authority has called for stricter regulation of children’s online activity, warning that social media and digital platforms expose minors to harmful content, exploitation, and abuse. As parliamentary debate intensifies, lawmakers are preparing legislation to strengthen safeguards, regulate platforms, and promote preventive digital safety for children nationwide.

Professor Yunus inaugurates Bangladesh’s largest Digital Device and Innovation Expo 2026

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Bangladesh inaugurated its largest technology expo in Dhaka as Professor Muhammad Yunus highlighted the sector’s national importance. The four-day Digital Device and Innovation Expo features innovation zones, seminars, and industry showcases, supporting the country’s ambition to scale ICT exports, build digital skills, attract investment, and position Bangladesh as a producer of homegrown technologies.

CA inaugurates e-Learning Programme in three hill districts

Shahzaib1 month ago1 month ago04 mins

Bangladesh has launched e-learning in 12 schools across the Chattogram hill districts, with plans to expand to 149 institutions, as Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus pledged to bridge digital, education, and healthcare gaps in remote communities.

Verdant IMAP Advises Open Access Data Centres (OADC), a WIOCC Group Company, on the Acquisition of a South African Data Centre Portfolio

AI is moving from a software story to an infrastructure story.

“ESTERAD Reports BD 6.75 million Profits for 2025”

Samsung spotlights Privacy Display on Galaxy S26 Ultra: Intelligent screen protection designed for public spaces

Samsung spotlights Privacy Display on Galaxy S26 Ultra: Intelligent screen protection designed for public spaces

UiPath Joins Agentic AI Foundation (AAIF) to Advance Interoperability in Agentic AI Adoption

Saudi Arabia Unveils $100B Tech Investment to Lead Gulf’s Post‑Oil Innovation Push

“Rewa Transforms UAE Rent Payments with Digital Options and Reward Program”

UAE-IX powered by DE-CIX now ready for the 800 Gigabit Ethernet era

ICASA warns South African ISPs and fiber providers to renew licenses

Oman Arab Bank Launches “Tumouhi” Platform to Support SME Growth

Ncell renews ISO 27001:2022 and 27701:2019 certifications, strengthens data security leadership

Morocco’s Enakl raises $2.3 million to scale intelligent shared mobility

Beltone joins $15 million Series A round in Moroccan proptech Yakeey

Jordanian Tareq Amin among top 10 leaders in AI

Manara announces the launch of the Cloud Catalyst Forum in Riyadh to accelerate AI and computer science talent pathways

Temenos drives ADCB Egypt digital payments modernisation

Egypt Pushes for Stricter Online Rules to Protect Children

Professor Yunus inaugurates Bangladesh’s largest Digital Device and Innovation Expo 2026

CA inaugurates e-Learning Programme in three hill districts