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
stc Bahrain is the Official Telecom Partner for Bahrain Comic Con 2025, providing advanced connectivity and interactive experiences for over 40,000 attendees. The event, held on May 2-3, will showcase creativity and innovation, with giveaways through stc pay, enriching the vibrant atmosphere of this major pop culture gathering.
HUTCH has partnered with Singer Sri Lanka to introduce a fully digital onboarding model for eSIM activation, simplifying the mobile experience. Customers can now easily activate eSIMs or request physical SIMs via a seamless, paperless process. This collaboration also offers discounts on select smartphones, enhancing digital inclusivity.
BoxCommerce has launched its platform in the UAE, targeting the growing mobile commerce market and SMEs with user-friendly e-commerce solutions. The platform helps businesses set up online stores quickly, manage inventory, and process payments, aiming to become the go-to solution for emerging-market merchants.
IDEMIA and the Technology Control Company (TCC) have signed an MoU to enhance Saudi Arabia’s travel, transport, and smart city solutions. The collaboration focuses on AI-driven biometrics, smart city initiatives, and training in biometric technologies, supporting Saudi Vision 2030 and improving security, efficiency, and passenger experience.
The Saudi Esports Federation (SEF) has partnered with PUBG Mobile to integrate Saudi eLeague into the PUBG Mobile National Championship. The winner will qualify for the PUBG Mobile World Cup, with a $3 million prize pool. The collaboration aims to enhance Saudi Arabia’s esports ecosystem and provide growth opportunities for local players.
Qatar Airways unveiled an Arabic-enabled version of Sama, the world’s first AI digital cabin crew, at ATM 2025 in Dubai. The airline also introduced a virtual reality tour of Hamad International Airport and showcased its Qsuite Next Gen. Additionally, QA announced increased summer flights and signed new tourism partnerships.
Deemah AlYahya, Secretary-General of the Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO), highlighted Pakistan’s upcoming presidency of the DCO in 2026 as part of its strategy to become a global digital leader. The country’s IT sector continues to grow, with exports aiming to surpass $4 billion by the end of FY2025.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced $700 million in foreign investment for Pakistan’s IT sector at the DFDI-2025 conference. He emphasized the country’s digital potential, driven by its young population, and highlighted collaborations with companies like Huawei. Pakistan’s growing influence in the global IT landscape was also acknowledged at the event.
Dr. Saira Siddique’s healthcare tech start-up, MedIQ, has raised $6 million to expand its AI-driven platform that connects insurers, healthcare providers, and patients. Following its success in Pakistan, MedIQ is now expanding into Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and other GCC markets, aligning with healthcare modernization goals in the region.
Oman Data Park has partnered with Bug Bounty Oman to enhance the country’s cybersecurity infrastructure. This collaboration aims to establish a secure vulnerability disclosure channel and empower local cybersecurity talent, aligning with Oman’s Vision 2040 to accelerate digital transformation and ensure national security in the digital age.