Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Africa’s gaming industry generated $2.29 billion in 2025, driven primarily by mobile gaming and strong growth rates, though payment challenges and infrastructure limitations continue to shape monetisation and market expansion across the continent.
Jordan Kuwait Bank has partnered with BPC to modernise its digital banking and payments infrastructure, introducing a unified platform designed to improve customer experience, support SMEs and merchants, and accelerate the rollout of new digital financial services.
Jordan has established a national committee to develop technical, regulatory, and awareness measures aimed at protecting children from online risks, strengthening digital safety frameworks while promoting responsible use of social media and internet platforms.
Bosta and Mastercard have partnered to provide Egyptian SMEs with logistics benefits and payment-enabled support, launching discounts for Mastercard Business cardholders and strengthening the infrastructure needed for faster, more efficient e-commerce growth.
VEON is repositioning from a telecom operator into a diversified digital services platform across frontier markets, using payments, fintech, and satellite-enabled resilience to expand beyond connectivity while leveraging Dubai as its operational hub for talent, capital access, and regional reach.
The Digital Cooperation Organization’s fifth General Assembly in Kuwait is bringing together global policymakers, industry leaders, and international organizations to advance collaboration on inclusive digital transformation and AI-driven economic growth across member states.
Batelco by Beyon has partnered with Tata Communications and Tencent to strengthen Manama IX by enhancing network security and global content connectivity, reinforcing Bahrain’s position as a regional interconnection hub and supporting growing demand for low-latency digital services.
Northstar Telecom and Omnicomm have partnered to deploy fuel monitoring and telematics solutions in Bahrain, combining real-time analytics and fleet management technology to help businesses improve fuel efficiency, operational transparency, and overall fleet performance.
Northstar Telecom and Omnicomm have partnered to deploy fuel monitoring and telematics solutions in Bahrain, combining real-time analytics and fleet management technology to help businesses improve fuel efficiency, operational transparency, and overall fleet performance.
Algeria has introduced a national data governance framework to regulate the management and use of public data, supporting Digital Algeria 2030 goals by improving interoperability, strengthening data security, and enabling data-driven public services and decision-making.