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
Northstar Telecom has partnered with EICT Technology to introduce its Startracker Vehicle Tracking Service to Saudi Arabia. The collaboration aims to enhance fleet management through advanced tracking features, offering businesses real-time monitoring, analytics, and custom alerts. EICT Technology will handle local sales, marketing, and support for the service.
Salesforce has announced plans to expand its operations in Saudi Arabia with a new regional headquarters in Riyadh, along with a partnership with IBM to launch an AI Center of Excellence. The company also committed to upskilling 30,000 Saudi citizens by 2030, supporting Vision 2030’s digital transformation goals.
The Global Cybersecurity Forum (GCF) and the World Economic Forum (WEF) have launched the Centre for Cyber Economics (CCE) in Riyadh to address the economic challenges and opportunities of cybersecurity. The Centre aims to enhance global resilience, foster collaboration, and develop models to improve cybersecurity investment and growth.
du has partnered with Workvivo by Zoom to transform its internal communications and employee engagement. The platform aims to foster a transparent, connected work environment, enhancing team collaboration, celebrating achievements, and strengthening company culture. This initiative supports du’s goal of creating a more inclusive and dynamic workplace.
du, the Dubai-based telecom operator, plans to launch its sovereign cloud and AI services in the UAE by July 2025. Leveraging Oracle Alloy, the company aims to cater to government and public sector clients, entering a competitive market with major players like Microsoft, Amazon, and Google.
The Daily FT-CICRA Cybersecurity Summit 2025 highlighted the growing need for securing critical infrastructure against rising cyber threats. Experts from Google Cloud, Huawei, and MillenniumIT ESP emphasized the importance of localized defense strategies, AI-powered threat detection, and global collaboration in tackling cybersecurity challenges across sectors like telecom and finance.
Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) has sold Thiqah Business Services to Elm for 3.4 billion Saudi riyals ($907 million). This sale is part of PIF’s strategy to strengthen reserves and focus on local investments in anticipation of Saudi Arabia’s economic transformation under the Vision 2030 plan.
Minister Chaudhry Salik Hussain of Pakistan met with Turkish Ambassador Irfan Nazir Oglu to discuss enhancing religious harmony, respect for humanity, and job opportunities for Pakistani workers in Turkiye. They also discussed expanding educational projects and machinery supplies to Pakistan, strengthening ties between the two countries.
The Senate Standing Committee on Information Technology and Telecommunication, chaired by Senator Palwasha Mohammad Zai Khan, held a meeting to discuss the Personal Data Protection Bill, Starlink operations, and telecom companies’ revenues. The Committee also reviewed the performance of the Telecom Foundation and its future direction in line with government policies.
Oman’s Ministry of Commerce, Industry, and Investment Promotion (MoCIIP) has launched a programme to integrate 4IR technologies into the industrial sector. The initiative aims to enhance global competitiveness, improve factory efficiency, reduce costs, and create job opportunities, aligning with Oman’s Industrial Strategy 2040 and Vision 2040.