Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Salam has partnered with DTM to launch four advanced cybersecurity solutions in Saudi Arabia, addressing a 35% rise in cyberattacks. The collaboration introduces EDR, PAM, Anti-Fraud, and Secure DNS tools, strengthening national cyber resilience and supporting Vision 2030’s secure digital economy through enhanced, adaptive defense capabilities for public and private sectors.
Oman has opened registration for the Hadatha Sectorial Hackathon, a national initiative aimed at improving cybersecurity and digital resilience in the telecom sector. The event brings together professionals and entrepreneurs to develop scalable solutions that strengthen local technologies and support the country’s digital transformation.
Nigeria’s approval to deploy 4,000 telecom towers marks a major step toward expanding rural connectivity. By targeting 23 million underserved citizens, the initiative aims to boost economic inclusion, strengthen security, and support agricultural transformation through improved digital infrastructure.
Thales and AIO’s expanded partnership positions Egypt as a rising technology hub, advancing defence innovation, specialised training, industrial capabilities, and surveillance technologies. With new joint programmes and the launch of the Thales Academy, the alliance strengthens Egypt’s long-term goal of achieving greater technological sovereignty and regional influence.
Batelco’s Share+ fills a major gap in event connectivity. By offering boosted performance to all users—not just its own customers—it positions the operator as a national enabler of digital experiences, and signals a future where network quality becomes an integral part of live entertainment.
Bahrain Marina’s collaboration with Batelco by Beyon showcases how major real estate projects in the Gulf are weaving telecom infrastructure into their core design. This move reinforces Bahrain’s digital-economy ambitions and sets a strong foundation for smart, sustainable waterfront living.
Sparkle’s expanded PoP footprint in Chile enhances the region’s digital resilience. By combining Tier-1 IP backbone strength with diverse subsea routes, the company is positioning South America for faster, safer and more scalable international connectivity as demand surges across cloud, content and enterprise services.
Algeria’s green light for 5G marks a major step toward building a competitive digital economy. With three operators rolling out services in parallel and a clear nationwide timeline, the country is positioning itself for faster connectivity and new waves of innovation. The six-year plan and early focus on pilot provinces indicate a structured, scalable approach to nationwide 5G adoption.
At Black Hat MEA, Exabeam CEO Pete Harteveld highlighted how Saudi Vision 2030 is accelerating cybersecurity innovation and attracting global firms. Success in the Kingdom requires deep local partnerships, talent development, and AI-driven security augmentation. Exabeam’s rapid growth and new Riyadh Innovation Center reflect Saudi Arabia’s expanding cybersecurity ecosystem.
Rubrik has entered Saudi Arabia through a strategic partnership with Echelon Digital Group, delivering advanced data protection, cyber recovery, and compliance solutions across key sectors. The collaboration supports Vision 2030 goals around cybersecurity and digital sovereignty, helping enterprises strengthen resilience and advance secure digital transformation across the Kingdom and wider GCC.