Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Zain Bahrain celebrated its Signature members at an exclusive event in Manama, emphasizing customer appreciation and engagement. The program offers premium clients bespoke privileges, priority services, and exclusive experiences, reinforcing Zain’s commitment to loyalty, innovation, and service excellence in Bahrain’s telecom sector.
Bahrain’s Tamkeen will lead the Kingdom’s Pavilion at GITEX Global 2025 in Dubai, showcasing 14 startups and SMEs to global investors and partners, advancing Bahrain’s innovation ecosystem and ICT sector growth.
GITEX Global 2025 will unite 6,800 companies and 2,000 startups from 180 nations in Dubai, showcasing AI-driven breakthroughs across biotech, quantum, semiconductors, and data centres. With record global participation and expanding pavilions, the event cements the UAE’s position as the epicentre of global digital innovation.
Vodafone Qatar has signed a five-year deal as the exclusive telecom partner of the Seashore Phoenix Games, providing advanced connectivity and digital experiences for athletes and fans. The partnership supports Qatar’s vision of hosting world-class sporting events and promoting fitness across the community.
Qatar’s Minister of Public Health led the country’s delegation to GCC health meetings in Kuwait, where member states discussed the Unified Gulf Health Strategy 2026–2030, drug prevention efforts, health insurance reforms, and digital health initiatives under the Gulf Virtual Health Platform.
The Community Media Network has opened registration for the regional conference “Community Media in the Digital Age,” to be held November 15–16, 2025, in Amman. Marking AmmanNet’s 25th anniversary, the event will explore inclusion, sustainability, and legal reforms to strengthen community media across the region.
The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, together with Qatar Tourism, hosted a workshop under the SMEs Go Digital Program to promote AI-driven innovation in the tourism sector. The initiative provides SMEs with digital tools, training, and support to improve customer experience, streamline operations, and strengthen Qatar’s global tourism competitiveness.
Oman hosted the Digital Content Conference with AI in Muscat, showcasing its Vision 2040-driven push for innovation. The event highlighted AI’s role in creative industries, entrepreneurship, and digital transformation, while launching competitions to encourage young creators and influencers in AI content.
Dubai will mark the 10th anniversary of Expand North Star from October 12–15, 2025. The event has become a global launchpad for startups, enabling billions in funding, fostering international expansion, and positioning Dubai as a capital of the digital economy and a gateway for innovation worldwide.
Visa has been confirmed as a diamond sponsor for Fintech Forward 2025 in Bahrain, underscoring its commitment to digital transformation, financial inclusion, and innovation. The event, hosted by Bahrain EDB, will gather global fintech stakeholders on October 8–9 to explore the future of integrated financial ecosystems.