Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Maroc Telecom has partnered with Zoho to provide advanced digital solutions to businesses in Morocco and sub-Saharan Africa. Through this collaboration, businesses will gain access to Zoho’s comprehensive suite of applications, helping to streamline operations, improve customer engagement, and drive growth, with local support and training.
Trend Micro is enhancing Qatar’s cybersecurity landscape with AI-driven solutions and a new hub focused on talent development and proactive threat intelligence. By addressing the global cybersecurity skills gap, the company is supporting Qatar’s digital transformation efforts and reinforcing the nation’s leadership in secure, innovative digital infrastructure.
Inwi has announced a strategic partnership with the Association Professionnelle des Banques (APB) at GITEX Africa 2025, marking a significant step in Morocco’s digital transformation. This collaboration aims to provide tailored digital solutions to Moroccan businesses, enhancing their competitiveness and supporting the growth of startups and SMEs.
Dr. Amr Talaat, Egypt’s Minister of Communications, visited Silicon Expert’s Banha office, emphasizing Egypt’s growing role in advanced engineering services and AI-driven offshoring. The company’s investment in Banha, employing over 500 engineers, aligns with Egypt Vision 2030, boosting local talent, creating jobs, and contributing to digital transformation.
The Jordanian Armed Forces and Orange Jordan have renewed their agreement to provide essential telecommunications services, including mobile, landline, and internet, to enhance security and communication. This partnership, ongoing for over 20 years, strengthens the relationship between the Armed Forces and Orange Jordan, ensuring reliable and efficient services.
Jordan has introduced a mobile device registration requirement for individuals bringing devices from abroad, aiming to prevent telecom service disruptions and curb smuggling. Devices imported through official channels will be classified under “white,” “black,” or “gray” lists, with smuggled devices being blocked by telecom providers.
The Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone) has launched a digital one-stop-shop platform for investors in collaboration with EBRD and Egypt’s Ministry of International Cooperation. The initiative aims to streamline 80 key services, improve business efficiency, and strengthen Egypt’s global competitiveness as an investment hub aligned with Egypt’s Vision 2030.
Egypt’s Minister of Communications, Amr Talaat, met with Vodafone Egypt and Vodacom Group CEOs, along with a South African investment delegation, to discuss boosting investments in the ICT sector. Key topics included digital transformation, infrastructure, and collaboration with the private sector, aiming to attract foreign investments and promote technological growth.
Bangladesh’s e-commerce sector is growing rapidly, but the transition to digital payments remains slow due to the country’s strong reliance on cash. To foster growth, efforts are needed to educate consumers, improve infrastructure, and increase merchant adoption of electronic payments, ultimately driving the shift towards a cashless economy.
MTN Group has partnered with Meta to enhance voice and video call quality on WhatsApp and other real-time calling apps across 12 MTN markets. By optimizing networks and applications, the initiative improves user experience. Nigeria is the first market to benefit, showing a 50% improvement in performance indicators.