A study by Save the Children Jordan revealed that 15.8% of children aged 10 to 17 have experienced digital abuse, with cyberbullying, account hacking, and blackmail being the most common threats. The study also highlighted a concerning lack of parental awareness and low usage of digital safety tools.
Pakistan and Qatar have pledged to deepen collaboration in IT, startups, and cybersecurity, following a meeting between Pakistan’s Minister of IT, Shaza Fatima Khawaja, and Qatar’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Ali Mubarak Ali Essa Al-Khater. The countries discussed MoUs, student exchanges, and facilitating market access for Pakistani IT firms.
The UAE’s data centre market is set to grow significantly, with an expected 9.95% CAGR over five years, making it a $2.64 billion industry by 2029. This growth has led to increased demand for specialist cleaning services that meet stringent international standards.
Cisco reports a surge in identity-based attacks and ransomware in the Middle East, with 25% of incidents targeting credentials and 40% involving ransomware. Education, manufacturing, and financial services were most affected. Cisco will showcase advanced cybersecurity solutions and AI innovations at Black Hat MEA 2024 to address these growing threats.
Pakistani tech companies are expanding into Singapore and Southeast Asia, marking a strategic shift to diversify tech exports and capitalize on the region’s growing digital economy. The participation of Pakistani firms in events like Singapore Tech Week and the FinTech Festival highlights their focus on software development, fintech, and AI.
Oman’s Ministry of Transport, Communications, and Information Technology (MTCIT) successfully addressed 136 cybersecurity incidents in 2024’s first nine months, issued over 25 cyber alerts, and advanced digital authentication services, issuing 2.3 million certificates. These efforts highlight MTCIT’s commitment to enhancing cybersecurity and ensuring secure digital infrastructure for Oman.
Ncell has introduced its “Resource Exchange” feature, allowing users to swap data for voice minutes and vice versa with the Sadhain ON pack. This new feature enhances flexibility, enabling users to get more out of their resources based on need, ensuring seamless connectivity and efficient use of mobile services.
Misk City has partnered with Samsung Electronics to collaborate on smart city technology, sustainability, and youth empowerment. The MoU, signed at the Misk Global Forum, focuses on creating an innovative environment, developing training programs for Saudi youth, and possibly establishing a Samsung showroom in Misk City to showcase AI-powered technologies.
Jazz has phased out its 3G services, reallocating spectrum to boost its 4G network as part of the “4G for All” strategy. With 50 million 4G customers, the move enhances digital accessibility and positions Jazz as a leader in Pakistan’s digital transformation, offering free SIM upgrades and customer support.
Kaspersky will provide AFRIPOL with crucial cyber threat data to improve forensic analysis and response capabilities.
