Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Jeraisy Electronic Services launched Huawei-powered AI-based SASE security services, transforming into a Managed Security Service Provider. The solution enhances threat detection, automates event handling, boosts efficiency, and supports Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 digital transformation goals.
Gulf Business Machines and Arab Open University have partnered to boost cybersecurity for digital education across the Arab region. Utilizing GBM’s COR. platform, the initiative offers comprehensive threat detection, response, and advisory services to protect academic data and ensure secure learning environments amid increasing cyber risks.
Orange Jordan’s 2025 “Inspiring Change” Award honored women-led projects advancing sustainable digital innovation, introducing a new fintech category. Winners included Wasil, Genskin, SOHO ERP, and BitMal. Supported by Capital Bank and Int@j, the initiative aims to boost women’s roles in tech entrepreneurship across Jordan.
Standard Chartered Egypt is expanding its role amid robust banking sector growth by focusing on women-led tech startups, financial inclusion, and corporate sector support. Its Futuremakers accelerator addresses funding and mentorship gaps, aiming to empower women entrepreneurs and create jobs, while leveraging a global network to boost trade and investment. Recent macroeconomic improvements underpin a positive outlook for the bank’s continued growth in Egypt.
Egypt renews its partnership with Arish University and ITIDA to enhance ICT skills for 7,200 youth in North Sinai over three years. The program emphasizes freelancing, entrepreneurship, internships, and sustainable local training to boost employment opportunities without relocation.
Morocco Telecom Group has raised over €272 million through its first private bond issuance, attracting strong investor interest and signaling financial strength. The funds will support network upgrades, digital initiatives, and expansion across Africa, boosting the company’s capacity for growth and innovation in a competitive telecom market.
ThousandEyes reported fluctuating global network outages from December 2024 to June 2025, with major disruptions from transit providers like Cogent and Lumen affecting multiple regions. ISP and cloud outages varied weekly, while collaboration apps saw minimal issues. These highlight ongoing challenges in ensuring reliable internet connectivity worldwide.
Rack Centre and TelCables Nigeria collaborate to enhance West Africa’s cloud and network infrastructure by integrating major subsea cables, offering scalable cloud services, and enabling direct low-latency routes to Latin America, Europe, and the USA.
STC Bahrain and Huawei partner to develop 5G-Advanced and AI-powered digital services, enhancing network performance and industry solutions to drive Bahrain’s digital transformation and regional leadership.
Kacific, PTCL, and Telco Integrators partner to expand satellite broadband in Pakistan, leveraging combined infrastructure and expertise to bridge the digital divide in remote areas and empower communities.