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
Gambit Cyber’s $3.4m seed round signals continued investor interest in AI-driven cybersecurity platforms focused on continuous threat exposure management. With early adoption across financial services, telecom, and critical infrastructure in India, the UAE, and Europe, the company is betting on automation to address alert fatigue and skills gaps, even as proof of large-scale impact remains to be demonstrated.
UAE and Japanese officials and experts have called for a permanent bilateral platform to deepen cooperation in artificial intelligence and space sciences. The proposal aims to align policy, research, and industry collaboration, translating innovation into real-world applications while addressing ethical AI, space economy development, and international governance standards.
Vodafone Qatar is serving as a strategic partner for Tattoo Doha 2025, providing free public Wi-Fi and dedicated connectivity services for organisers and performers. The partnership ensures seamless digital support throughout the international military music and marching festival at Katara Cultural Village.
Meezan Bank, Haball, and Dawlance have expanded the Wisaaq platform by launching a Murabaha-based digital supply chain financing facility for Dawlance distributors. The initiative delivers instant, Shariah-compliant financing to improve liquidity, speed up inventory procurement, and modernise Pakistan’s supply chain ecosystem through a fully digital, data-driven model.
Pakistan’s annual Cybersecurity Awareness Week concluded with a strong focus on prevention but no new remedies for cybercrime victims. As complaints surge and the NCCIA struggles with staffing, funding, and access issues, critics argue that awareness alone is insufficient without a functional, citizen-friendly redress and protection mechanism.
Oman is marking World Arabic Language Day amid growing calls to expand the use of Arabic in higher education, scientific research, and emerging technologies. Officials stress that sustaining the language requires integrating it into universities, digital platforms, and AI, supported by binding policies, translation efforts, and knowledge localisation to ensure long-term relevance.
The Nursing Informatics Forum 2025 at Sultan Qaboos University highlighted how student-led digital health innovations can be translated into real clinical applications. The event reinforced the role of nursing informatics in improving patient care, operational efficiency, and healthcare quality, in line with Oman’s broader digital transformation goals.
Oman has launched its first mobile genetic research laboratory to support biodiversity studies across all governorates. The facility enables on-site analysis of plant, animal, marine, and microbial samples, accelerating research, improving data quality, and supporting Oman Vision 2040’s goals for innovation, sustainability, and a knowledge-based economy.
Oman’s mobile subscriptions exceeded 8 million by October 2025, growing 11.3 percent year-on-year as IoT, fiber broadband, and mobile data adoption accelerated. The data reflects the country’s continued digital transformation and shift toward advanced connectivity technologies.
Nepal Telecom’s 4G expansion project faces investigation over alleged contract violations, political interference, and substandard equipment linked to Huawei. Regulators are probing procurement practices, unpaid penalties, and strategic risks after delays, missing infrastructure, and rising costs undermined service quality and accountability.