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
The Digital Nation Summit KL 2025 brought together ASEAN policymakers, industry leaders, and innovators to shape trusted, inclusive, and AI-ready digital futures. With the ASEAN Report 2025 launch, high-level panels, awards, and exhibitions, the summit spotlighted sustainability, innovation, and women’s leadership in driving regional digital transformation.
UAE-based cybersecurity firm 31C has acquired Canadian AI security pioneer Xynthor to create an AI-native platform that unites Deep Packet Intelligence with next-generation Data Loss Prevention. The deal enhances compliance, strengthens corporate security, and positions 31C as a global leader in AI-aware cybersecurity.
India has launched its first indigenous 4G stack—the Bharat Telecom Stack—developed by BSNL, TCS, C-DOT, and Tejas Networks. Covering 97,500 towers across 26,700 villages, the project connects 22 million people, supports 5G upgrades, and cements India’s place among the world’s telecom technology leaders.
Oman’s Government Communication Centre held a meeting to explore global best practices for running digital platforms, focusing on transparency, engagement, and alignment with Oman Vision 2040. The initiative seeks to strengthen communication capacities, improve responsiveness, and ensure government platforms remain trusted and accessible information sources.
Ooredoo has partnered with Innovatix Systems to roll out advanced cybersecurity services across its markets, including managed security, SOC, EDR, and XDR. Already active in Qatar, Tunisia, Kuwait, and the Maldives, the services will expand company-wide by 2025, providing round-the-clock, multilingual, and market-tailored protection.
Kuwait has launched AI-powered security patrol vehicles equipped with facial recognition, license plate scanners, fingerprint ID, and real-time database connectivity. The initiative, led by the Ministry of Interior, aims to accelerate response times, enhance policing efficiency, and modernize national security operations through AI-driven intelligence.
ZainTECH and Microsoft co-hosted the ‘AI-Ready Kuwait’ summit to align Kuwait’s AI vision with secure cloud and AI solutions, ahead of launching the nation’s first Azure Region. The event highlighted sector-specific applications, local delivery expertise, and strategic partnerships to build sustainable, sovereign, and citizen-focused digital infrastructure.
South Korea will abolish the KCC and replace it with the BMTC, expanding its remit to pay-TV. The move has sparked criticism as “targeted legislation” against Chair Lee Jin-sook and a superficial rebrand that leaves systemic issues of political interference and governance unresolved.
Lebanon has granted Starlink a license to provide satellite-based internet services nationwide after six months of negotiations. Initially available only to companies at $100 per month, the service aims to enhance connectivity in a country struggling with infrastructure and service reliability.
UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed met OpenAI CEO Sam Altman to explore AI research and applications cooperation. The talks align with the UAE’s ambition to build an integrated AI ecosystem, supported by investments in mega data centers, Arabic AI models, and a U.S. partnership for a global AI campus.