Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Orange Egypt has partnered exclusively with Saudi fintech Enjaz Payment Services to enable free, seamless remittances from Saudi Arabia to Egypt through Orange Cash. Customers benefit from zero transfer fees and EGP 500 cashback, as Orange continues expanding its international remittance services.
Orange SA has suffered a ransomware attack linked to Warlock, with hackers leaking 4GB of business user data. The company says the stolen information was outdated and of low sensitivity but admitted multiple breaches this year across its European operations.
Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, and Qatar are blocking or moving to restrict Roblox over concerns about harmful content, child exploitation risks, unsafe purchases, and addiction. Parents and activists say the platform exposes children to online abuse, raising pressure on regulators to tighten digital protections.
Swisslog has launched its IntraMove AMR series, AI-powered autonomous mobile robots capable of carrying up to 3,000 kg. Featuring advanced navigation, modular designs, and seamless integration with warehouse systems, the robots enhance flexibility, safety, and scalability for industries such as e-commerce, food, and manufacturing.
Bahrain has launched phase two of its AI geospatial monitoring project with Aetosky, shifting from adoption to localisation. The initiative builds local skills, boosts monitoring efficiency, and consolidates spatial data, advancing Bahrain’s digital transformation and government performance under the 2023–2026 programme.
Zain Group has expanded its flagship Zain Great Idea (ZGI 2025) accelerator to six regional markets for the first time. Powered by Zain Ventures and ZainTECH, the program offers mentorship, investment opportunities, and a Silicon Valley intensive to help startups in fintech, AI, and digital services scale globally.
Huawei hosted the African Inclusive Education Forum at the Global Smart Education Conference 2025, signing MoUs with the DRC and Senegal to advance digital education. Partnerships focus on smart classrooms, cloud-based platforms, and ICT training, reinforcing Huawei’s role in fostering educational equity across Africa.
Djezzy has launched the 2025 Open Innovation Challenge “Impact Challenge” with the Algeria Startup Challenge to support inclusive digital solutions. Startups and innovators can win funding, mentorship, and ecosystem access for projects that expand digital access, create jobs, or power smarter cities.
Africa’s smartphone market grew 7% year-on-year in Q2 2025 with shipments hitting 19.2M units. Egypt drove growth with a 21% surge, while low-cost devices under $100 rose 38%. Transsion held 51% share, followed by Samsung (18%) and Xiaomi (14%), as local manufacturing gains pace across the continent.
Exabeam’s global survey shows insider threats now surpass external attacks as the biggest cybersecurity challenge, with AI accelerating their effectiveness. Middle Eastern professionals cite unauthorized GenAI usage as their top insider risk, highlighting the urgent need for AI-aware security strategies.