Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
The MoU marks a strategic step toward unified railway capabilities across Bahrain and Saudi Arabia. By investing in shared training and talent development, both countries are laying the groundwork for more efficient, integrated, and future-ready regional transport infrastructure.
Vodafone Qatar is using its technology sponsorship to move beyond branding and actively shape the in-stadium experience. With prize giveaways, live interactions, and fan-centric activities, the company is positioning itself as a key contributor to the excitement and community spirit surrounding the Arab Cup.
Ooredoo’s sponsorship strengthens its role at the intersection of culture, sport and technology in Qatar. By powering a globally recognised championship with seamless connectivity, the company reinforces its brand position as a trusted enabler of national events while supporting the preservation and global celebration of Arabian horse heritage.
Algeria’s green light for 5G marks a major step toward building a competitive digital economy. With three operators rolling out services in parallel and a clear nationwide timeline, the country is positioning itself for faster connectivity and new waves of innovation. The six-year plan and early focus on pilot provinces indicate a structured, scalable approach to nationwide 5G adoption.
PTA has approved the PTCL–Telenor merger with strict conditions to prevent market abuse, banning cross-subsidisation, discriminatory pricing, and exclusive deals. PTCL and Ufone must remain separate legal entities, and the merged operator must join upcoming spectrum auctions. The decision aims to protect competition as PTCL becomes a larger market force.
The 46th GCC Summit in Bahrain reaffirmed commitments to regional security, economic integration, and collaboration in food, water, and digital sectors. Gulf leaders also reiterated support for a just resolution to the Palestinian cause. Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni highlighted the growing GCC-Italy partnership, especially in energy, digital transformation, and maritime security.
At Black Hat MEA, Exabeam CEO Pete Harteveld highlighted how Saudi Vision 2030 is accelerating cybersecurity innovation and attracting global firms. Success in the Kingdom requires deep local partnerships, talent development, and AI-driven security augmentation. Exabeam’s rapid growth and new Riyadh Innovation Center reflect Saudi Arabia’s expanding cybersecurity ecosystem.
Rubrik has entered Saudi Arabia through a strategic partnership with Echelon Digital Group, delivering advanced data protection, cyber recovery, and compliance solutions across key sectors. The collaboration supports Vision 2030 goals around cybersecurity and digital sovereignty, helping enterprises strengthen resilience and advance secure digital transformation across the Kingdom and wider GCC.
IBM and stc group have introduced a quantum-safe cybersecurity framework to protect Saudi Arabia’s telecom infrastructure from future quantum-enabled threats. The partnership strengthens encryption, aligns with NIST standards, and supports Vision 2030 goals, positioning stc as a regional leader in secure, future-ready telecommunications as quantum technologies rapidly advance.
Ooredoo has partnered with Oracle to launch Oracle Alloy, Qatar’s first fully sovereign cloud and AI platform. Hosted in Ooredoo’s national data centers, it offers in-country data control, compliance, and high-performance AI capabilities. The initiative supports regulated sectors and aligns with Qatar’s digital economy goals and National Vision 2030.