Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
TRCSL is accelerating 4G expansion under the ‘Communication to the Village’ project, introducing new reimbursement guidelines to support rural tower construction and enhance nationwide digital connectivity.
The UAE Central Bank has approved AEC Wallet to enable AE Coin top-ups via cryptocurrency settlement, integrating regulated stablecoin payments into mainstream retail transactions and advancing the nation’s digital payments infrastructure.
The UAE Cybersecurity Council reports that 71.4% of tracked cyber threats originate from state-sponsored groups, with government and financial sectors most targeted, as the country strengthens its national cybersecurity framework and AI regulation.
HUMAIN’s participation in the Series E round underscores Saudi Arabia’s increasing role as a capital partner in next-generation AI platforms and large-scale digital infrastructure development.
CST has completed its Ramadan 1447 AH operational plan, expanding 5G coverage and deploying round-the-clock technical teams to ensure reliable digital services for pilgrims at the Two Holy Mosques.
Google Pay is now available for Mastercard cardholders in Saudi Arabia, expanding contactless mobile payment options and supporting the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 push toward a cashless digital economy.
Dawar has acquired a strategic stake in BekyaPay, integrating household-level recyclable collection into its digital traceability platform and strengthening compliance-driven waste management infrastructure across Egypt.
Pakistan has launched a cashless Ramadan market in Islamabad, enabling digital payments for subsidized food as part of a wider push to enhance transparency and expand digital welfare distribution.
Pakistan imported $1.139 billion worth of mobile phones in July-January FY2025-26, up 31%, while local manufacturing produced over 30 million handsets in 2025, reinforcing strong domestic assembly capacity.
SOHAR Port and Freezone has launched Makan, an in-house digital platform integrating spatial, operational, and infrastructure data to enhance industrial planning, investor engagement, and sustainable development in line with Oman’s diversification goals.