Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
WhatsApp has introduced native voice and video calling to its web platform, enabling browser-based calls with screen sharing, encrypted communication, and floating call windows, making WhatsApp Web a more complete communication tool for users working entirely within desktop browsers.
Jordan Kuwait Bank has partnered with BPC to modernise its digital banking and payments infrastructure, introducing a unified platform designed to improve customer experience, support SMEs and merchants, and accelerate the rollout of new digital financial services.
Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison reported a 12% rise in net profit for 2025, driven by AI-led service innovation, network investments, and improved customer experience, reflecting continued momentum in its digital transformation strategy and strengthening financial performance.
Rakez has partnered with Zoho to provide UAE-based businesses access to cloud-based digital tools and up to $1,000 in credits, helping companies improve operational efficiency, strengthen digital capabilities, and support growth aligned with the country’s broader digital economy objectives.
Iraq is emerging as a regional digital infrastructure opportunity as backbone investment, fibre expansion, and early data centre development shift the country from a transit route toward a domestic digital and connectivity hub.
The Digital Cooperation Organization and Arab News have partnered to address digital misinformation and explore AI’s impact on media, focusing on knowledge exchange and responsible practices to strengthen trust and integrity in the digital information ecosystem.
Oman’s Environment Authority has completed its full digital transformation through cloud adoption, improving service efficiency, cybersecurity readiness and environmental monitoring while advancing the country’s smart government and sustainability objectives.
UNESCO and Jordan’s Ministry of Education convened a digital transformation workshop in Amman to advance inclusive education reform, focusing on policy alignment, digital infrastructure and data-driven decision-making to support sustainable learning outcomes.
Huawei is expanding its focus on digital talent development in Nepal through initiatives like Seeds for the Future, combining infrastructure investment with ICT skills training to support the country’s digital transformation and prepare young professionals for emerging technologies such as AI, 5G and cloud computing.
Vodafone Egypt and Talabat Egypt have partnered to include Talabat Pro in Vodafone RED plans, combining telecom services with food delivery and digital commerce benefits as both companies expand into lifestyle-focused offerings amid growing demand for integrated mobile and app-based services in Egypt’s digital economy.