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
Iraq’s youthful population and growing digital appetite make telecommunications central to its future. Zain Iraq, the country’s largest operator, is driving this transformation by investing in networks, local talent, innovation, and cultural trust — ensuring that connectivity becomes a bridge to opportunity, resilience, and progress.
Islamabad will soon have free Wi-Fi at 35 major locations including markets, bus stations, and parks. The CDA-NTC project aims to make Islamabad Pakistan’s first free Wi-Fi city, with revenue reinvested for sustainability. Chairman Muhammad Ali Randhawa assured uninterrupted, high-quality connectivity for residents.
du has signed an MoU with the Abu Dhabi Business Women Council to provide women entrepreneurs with telecom solutions tailored to SMEs. The partnership aims to empower women-led businesses, remove digital barriers, and promote innovation, marking du’s first entry into Abu Dhabi’s SME sector.
Orange Jordan graduated 49 students from its sixth Coding Academy cohort in Amman, as part of the YTJ-funded “Digital Upskilling and Employment Program.” With over 1,000 total graduates to date and 80% employment success, the program strengthens youth skills, supports startups, and links training with real job opportunities.
Olympic champion Osama Mellouli and Tunisie Telecom brought smiles to children at Bechir Hamza Hospital by donating tablets and spending time with young patients. The initiative created joy during Ramadan while easing hospital stays, with Tunisie Telecom vowing to continue similar social responsibility efforts.
du, a UAE telecom operator under e&, has pledged AED 3 million to fund cancer care programs. The funding will support early detection, treatment, and awareness initiatives in partnership with healthcare institutions and charities.
Batelco by Beyon has launched Jawaher Deals, an expansion of its Jawaher loyalty programme, in partnership with Savur. The platform offers exclusive lifestyle discounts and rewards, from gyms and beauty centers to clinics and restaurants, reinforcing Batelco’s commitment to customer value, loyalty, and everyday convenience.
stc Bahrain has relaunched its jeel ICT program in partnership with the Ministry of Labour and Tamkeen, training young Bahrainis for roles in ICT and FinTech. The initiative supports Bahrain’s Economic Vision 2030, creates job opportunities, and nurtures future digital leaders to strengthen the Kingdom’s innovation-driven economy.
The Telecommunications Corporation has provided six million riyals worth of medicines to the Burns Center at Al-Thawra General Hospital in Hodeidah. The initiative, praised by local officials and hospital leaders, underscores the Corporation’s social responsibility and forms part of a broader plan to sustain healthcare support across Yemen.
The UAE’s MOHRE has partnered with e& money to extend wage protection services to domestic workers via the e& money app. The initiative integrates WPS, providing workers with IBANs, digital wallets, and prepaid cards, reducing cash use and promoting financial inclusion while simplifying compliance for employers.