Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Saudi stc Group has partnered with Qiddiya as the official connectivity provider for the Six Flags theme park, delivering advanced telecom services and smart city solutions. The collaboration will support seamless connectivity, visitor management, and digital experiences, strengthening Saudi Arabia’s tourism and entertainment infrastructure.
Nepal Telecom has launched 4G services in Simbokpa, Sankhuwasabha, bringing high-speed data and HD voice connectivity to a remote mountainous area. The deployment supports local development and tourism, aligns with NTC’s nationwide coverage goals, and advances Nepal’s broader digital inclusion efforts.
As Morocco hosts AFCON 2025, cybersecurity experts are warning of increased online scams, phishing attacks, and fake ticketing platforms targeting fans and institutions. Authorities have heightened vigilance, urging users to avoid suspicious links and protect financial data as cybercriminals exploit the surge in digital activity around the tournament.
Microsoft has appointed Mohamed Kassem as General Manager for Egypt, effective December 1, 2025. With nearly two decades at Microsoft, including leadership of public sector initiatives, Kassem will oversee national strategy and operations, reinforcing Microsoft’s commitment to local leadership, cloud adoption, AI, and digital transformation.
Pakistan will assume the presidency of the Digital Cooperation Organization Council in February 2026 during the Fifth General Assembly in Kuwait. As a founding member, Pakistan’s leadership role highlights its growing influence in global digital cooperation, following initiatives such as hosting the DCO’s Digital FDI Forum and supporting inclusive digital growth.
Ooredoo has partnered with Darktrace to offer AI-driven cybersecurity services to businesses in Qatar. The collaboration provides access to the Darktrace ActiveAI Security Platform, enabling real-time threat detection, autonomous response, and protection against emerging cyber risks, strengthening enterprise security and resilience.
The expanded Zain Bahrain–Ericsson partnership brings advanced 5G edge capabilities to the Kingdom, enabling ultra-low latency, secure connectivity, and optimized performance. The deployment supports Industry 4.0 use cases such as AI-driven automation and real-time monitoring, strengthening Bahrain’s digital infrastructure and enterprise transformation efforts.
Basatne has integrated TechBridge as a standalone subsidiary to deliver an end-to-end circularity and ESG reporting platform for telecom operators. The move addresses rising e-waste and ESG pressures from 5G rollouts, enabling asset recovery, refurbishment, and real-time sustainability reporting while unlocking a $145 billion market opportunity.
Cyberattacks escalated sharply in 2025, hitting governments, corporations, and critical infrastructure worldwide. Repeated US federal breaches, major ransomware campaigns, and economically damaging attacks in the UK and Asia highlighted systemic vulnerabilities, weak detection, and the growing impact of state-linked cyber actors on global stability.
Saudi Telecom Company, through Center3, has signed an MoU with PIF-backed Humain to form a joint venture developing AI-focused data centres in Saudi Arabia. The partnership targets up to 1GW of capacity, combining Center3’s infrastructure scale with Humain’s AI mandate to support high-density computing workloads.