Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
ABC Labs has been named among Global Finance’s World’s Best Financial Innovation Labs for the fourth time. The recognition reflects Bank ABC’s leadership in AI, automation, digital onboarding, and tokenised assets, delivering measurable gains in productivity, customer experience, and time-to-market across its regional and global operations.
Egypt has partnered with 30 technology firms under the Digilians initiative to train 5,000 students annually in fields such as AI, cybersecurity, and software development. The programme combines academic learning with practical experience and is backed by multi-billion-pound public investment to strengthen the country’s digital workforce.
Omantel has invested over RO 500 million in digital infrastructure over six years, expanding from a telecom operator into a regional technology group. The company’s 5G leadership, submarine cable connectivity, and national data centres are positioning Oman as a regional digital hub and strengthening its digital sovereignty.
Azercell has introduced new roaming internet packages offering flexible data options for international travellers. With bundles ranging from 500 MB to 10 GB, the plans provide cost-efficient, short- and long-term connectivity across more than 100 countries, supporting uninterrupted personal and professional communication abroad.
Pakistan’s telecom regulator has approved an MVNO framework and set the stage for a 5G spectrum auction in February. The reforms open the market to virtual operators, define phased rollout obligations, and significantly raise minimum broadband speed standards for both 4G and 5G nationwide.
Mastercard has announced new collaborations in Saudi Arabia and Jordan, partnering with STC Bank to enable fast cross-border transfers via Mastercard Move, and with MEPS to launch Click to Pay for e-commerce. The deals expand secure, transparent, and efficient digital payments across both markets.
Nigeria is preparing to pass one of Africa’s first comprehensive AI laws, introducing risk-based oversight, annual impact reporting, and enforcement powers for regulators. The framework aims to balance innovation with accountability, positioning the country as a regional leader in ethical and transparent AI governance.
Orange Jordan has expanded its fibre broadband network to Tafila and new areas in Aqaba, extending coverage to more than 1.1 million homes nationwide. The move supports growing demand for high-speed internet and follows a major core network upgrade, strengthening access to digital services across Jordan.
Zoho has launched its first UAE data centres in Dubai and Abu Dhabi as part of a AED100 million investment. The facilities enable local data hosting, strengthen data sovereignty, and support government and enterprise adoption of over 100 Zoho and ManageEngine cloud solutions, reinforcing the UAE’s digital transformation goals.
Batelco by Beyon and Qareeb Data Centers have partnered to launch Bahrain’s first edge data center. Operated by Qareeb through a long-term lease, the facility will provide sovereign, low-latency, AI-ready co-location services, strengthening regional digital infrastructure and supporting enterprise and cloud workloads across the GCC.