Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Morocco’s cybersecurity market has reached $1.2 billion, driven by rising cyberattacks, government initiatives, and digital transformation. Demand for MDR and SOC services is growing across government, finance, telecom, and industry, though talent shortages and high deployment costs persist. Continued expansion is expected as cybersecurity becomes essential for national and enterprise resilience.
Saudi Arabia’s rapid advancement toward Vision 2030 has placed cybersecurity at the center of national progress. With over $100 billion invested in AI and digital innovation, and 85% of key initiatives completed, the Kingdom is strengthening digital trust through advanced security frameworks, AI-enabled protection, and sector-wide collaboration. Cybersecurity now underpins economic resilience, public services, and long-term digital leadership.
Morocco’s cybersecurity market has reached $1.2 billion, supported by rising cyber threats, national security reforms and widespread digitalization. Demand is shifting toward MDR and SOC services as organizations seek round-the-clock monitoring and faster response capabilities. While government agencies and financial institutions lead spending, the sector faces a talent shortage and high deployment costs. Continued growth is expected as cybersecurity becomes a core business priority.
At MWC25 Doha, cybersecurity experts highlighted growing cyber risks facing 5G networks, urging stronger monitoring and unified frameworks to protect telecom infrastructure. The panel emphasized the need for consistent threat models, given the complexity introduced by 5G adoption. NCSA’s Dana Al Abdullah and GSMA’s Tim Hart led discussions and unveiled a joint research paper on addressing 5G-related cyber threats.
Es’hailSat has partnered with Mobi Egypt to provide Ku-band capacity on the Es’hail-1 satellite, enabling Mobi Egypt to migrate all its networks to Es’hailSat’s platform. The deal boosts satellite coverage and reliability across Egypt and MENA, leveraging Es’hailSat’s Tier-4 teleport and dual-satellite fleet to support mission-critical enterprise and government connectivity.
OPSWAT will demonstrate its OP/X Mobile Lab, MetaDefender Kiosk and new Unit 515 cybersecurity division at Black Hat MEA 2025, highlighting advanced protection for critical infrastructure across IT and OT environments. Through OPSWAT Academy training and AI-driven threat defenses, the company aims to support Saudi Arabia’s rapidly growing digital economy and strengthen regional cyber resilience.
Intersec 2026’s InCyber Briefing will equip CISOs and cybersecurity leaders with practical insights into AI governance, digital threat evolution, and post-quantum readiness. With the UAE cybersecurity market growing rapidly, the event includes expert keynotes, strategic roundtables, and high-level discussions on securing national infrastructure during accelerated digital transformation. The 27th edition will be the largest to date.
Sri Lanka has built cybersecurity directly into its national digital economy blueprint, acknowledging rising competition from global digital markets and a trillion-dollar scam economy. The government’s AI-first strategy integrates trust, security, and inclusion to strengthen digital public infrastructure and economic competitiveness. Officials say improving cyber resilience and digital trust will be key to accelerating national growth.
Thales and the UAE Cyber Security Council have signed an MoU to establish a Cyber Centre of Excellence that will bolster national cyber capabilities—starting with space cybersecurity. The partnership includes launching a Space META-SOC, a Cyber Evaluation Lab, and a Crypto Lab focused on PQC and QKD. The initiative supports UAE’s goals in cyber resilience, talent development, and technological sovereignty, with future expansion planned across additional strategic sectors.
Tunisia has introduced a National Charter to protect children online through a coordinated, multi-stakeholder approach involving government ministries, telecom operators, ISPs, and public media. The initiative focuses on enhancing family awareness, reinforcing parental supervision, promoting digital literacy, and addressing emerging risks linked to AI and internet expansion. The charter aims to strengthen digital safety, support national sovereignty, and empower families to create a secure environment for children’s online activities.