Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Maroc Telecom settles $640 million in damages with Inwi for unfair competition practices. This historic settlement, marking the largest ever penalty in Morocco’s telecom sector, underscores the increasing regulatory scrutiny and competitiveness in the telecommunications market.
SAP emphasizes AI’s potential to transform jobs and industries in Pakistan, highlighting its role in digital transformation efforts across key sectors and government operations.
Gilat Telecom collaborates with Novelsat to expand and enhance broadband services across Africa, using advanced satellite modem technology to increase network capacity and reach.
PTCL seeks regulatory approval for its acquisition of Telenor Pakistan and Orion Towers, with the deal set to reshape control over key telecommunications assets in Pakistan.
bKash collaborates with Grameenphone and City Bank to make smartphones more affordable in Bangladesh, offering instant nano-loans for purchases, facilitating greater digital connectivity.
Orange Business has completed the first phase of a crucial infrastructure project for Grifols Egypt, establishing a modern data center to support the nation’s healthcare advancements.
The Bangladesh Private Cable System (BPCS) consortium is initiating the construction of Bangladesh’s first privately-owned subsea cable, enhancing the nation’s connectivity infrastructure and promising significant increases in bandwidth capacity by early 2026.
SANS Institute is bringing its world-class cybersecurity training to Doha in September 2024, offering courses designed to equip professionals with the skills to protect Qatar’s critical infrastructure and enhance cybersecurity resilience.
Saudi Minister of Commerce, Majid Al-Qasabi, highlighted the growth of the e-commerce sector, fintech advancements, and support for SMEs, emphasizing the Kingdom’s focus on innovation and digital empowerment.
Oracle and AWS have launched Oracle Database@AWS, offering advanced integration of Oracle databases with AWS cloud services to streamline cloud operations and enhance data management.