Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
China and Singapore commit to strengthening joint efforts against telecom and online fraud through deeper law enforcement collaboration, improved mechanisms, and long-term strategic coordination across security, immigration, and economic crime prevention.
Bittium signed a Basic Ordering Agreement with NATO’s NCIA, becoming a preferred supplier of secure mobile devices and cybersecurity solutions and enabling faster procurement of encrypted communications technologies for NATO member countries.
Telecom operators face mounting risks from cybersecurity threats, weak responsible AI governance, and outdated IT systems, as EY warns that budget gaps, talent shortages, and legacy infrastructure are limiting resilience, innovation, and competitiveness in an increasingly complex and uncertain global telecom landscape.
PTA intensified its anti-fraud crackdown in FY2024–25 by blocking fraudulent mobile numbers, disabling devices, blacklisting repeat offenders, and strengthening monitoring through its Fraud Management Module, while continuing nationwide consumer support via its helpline.
Algeria has enacted a presidential decree mandating dedicated cybersecurity units across public institutions to counter rising digital threats. The framework enforces independent governance, risk mapping, audits, and incident reporting, following a year in which the country recorded over 70 million cyberattacks.
Algeria has enacted a presidential decree mandating dedicated cybersecurity units across public institutions, strengthening governance as cyber threats surge. With over 70 million attacks recorded in 2024, the framework introduces risk mapping, audits, and direct reporting lines to protect public services, data, and critical infrastructure.
Sanabil Accelerator by Orbit will showcase 11 startups at its third Demo Day in Riyadh on January 28, spanning AI, edtech, food tech, proptech, and more. Each company receives $100,000 and four months of intensive support, advancing Saudi Vision 2030’s drive for innovation and economic diversification.
Africa’s mobile money and digital economy boom is colliding with an escalating wave of cybercrime. With billions lost annually and attacks targeting banks, telecoms and governments, experts warn fragmented policies and external dependence are leaving the continent exposed. Sustainable growth now hinges on building strong, homegrown cybersecurity capacity.
UNIDEES has appointed Taher Amine ELHOUARI as Head of Advisory & CSIRT, marking 20 years of cybersecurity leadership. Known for operational resilience over checkbox compliance, ELHOUARI is shaping enterprise security across Africa and the Middle East, unifying strategy, governance, and execution into real-world, future-ready defense programs.
AI-powered cyberattacks are accelerating across the UAE, enabling deepfakes, automated phishing, and rapid data theft. Shorter detection windows heighten risks for banks, hospitals, and smart infrastructure, pushing organisations to adopt zero-trust models, secure-by-design systems, and stronger digital awareness.