Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Ooredoo Group, in partnership with Innovatix Systems, has launched multilingual, scalable cybersecurity services across its markets. Already live in Qatar, Tunisia, Kuwait, and the Maldives, the services offer 24/7 SOC, EDR, and XDR, ensuring proactive protection, localized support, and real-time monitoring, with full rollout across all Ooredoo markets by 2025.
Tunisie Telecom has secured ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification for its Customer Relations Directorate, validating its commitment to information security, personal data protection, and international standards in cybersecurity. The achievement enhances customer trust and consolidates its leadership in technological innovation.
UNODC and UNDP held a three-day cybercrime prevention training in Tashkent to strengthen Uzbekistan’s response to online threats against youth. The programme equips professionals with modern tools, fosters digital literacy, and promotes safer online behaviour as part of a UN-backed initiative to build national resilience.
Deloitte has launched its CyberAcademy in Casablanca to train engineers, IT professionals, and leaders in advanced cybersecurity. The initiative, aligned with Morocco’s digital transformation strategy, aims to build a skilled talent ecosystem and position the country as a regional hub for digital security.
Nucleon Security has raised €3 million in seed funding, led by Orange Ventures, to expand its Agentic AI-powered cybersecurity platform. The Moroccan startup will integrate automated, proactive defense solutions across enterprises, SMEs, and public institutions, boosting SOC efficiency and advancing Africa’s digital security ecosystem.
BEAMTEL has launched CyberPlatform, Morocco’s first Arabic-language cybersecurity platform, to raise awareness among citizens, SMEs, schools, and public institutions. Designed to align with national laws and strategies, it simplifies digital protection measures, addresses rising cyber threats, and reinforces Morocco’s digital sovereignty.
Moroccan leaders at Regional Cyber Week emphasized that cybersecurity underpins digital sovereignty, economic growth, and citizen trust. Officials highlighted rising regional threats, including a 236% increase in DDoS attacks, and urged international cooperation. The event focuses on building cyber-resilience to secure sustainable digital and economic transformation.
The GCC held a high-level ministerial meeting in Kuwait to unify cybersecurity efforts, focusing on joint frameworks, information-sharing, and stronger incident-response systems. The initiative reflects a shared Gulf vision to secure critical infrastructure and build a collaborative cyber environment resilient to evolving threats.
The GCC ministerial committee for cybersecurity held a meeting in Kuwait to advance regional cooperation on digital security. Member states reviewed joint efforts against cyber threats, discussed critical infrastructure protection, and planned future strategies to build expertise and safeguard the Gulf’s shared digital interests.
A Qatar workshop led by cybersecurity expert Farhan Alsadi stressed the growing risks of cybercrime and the need for stronger defences. Backed by the NCSA, the session highlighted data protection, encryption, awareness training, and rapid response as key pillars of a resilient cybersecurity framework.