Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
The UAE’s cloud computing market is set to grow from $12.84 billion in 2025 to $45.41 billion by 2030, driven by demand for scalable, flexible, and cost-efficient digital services. SMEs, government initiatives, and strategic partnerships are accelerating cloud adoption, making it essential for business agility, innovation, and digital transformation.
KAFD and Huawei have launched Saudi Arabia’s first Smart WiFi-7 service, enhancing connectivity and digital infrastructure across the King Abdullah Financial District. This collaboration supports the region’s digital transformation, offering faster, secure internet and personalized services for residents, visitors, and businesses, contributing to KAFD’s status as a global smart city.
stc Group continues its role as the Title Partner for the FORMULA 1 STC Saudi Arabian Grand Prix 2025, providing advanced 5G connectivity, IoT solutions, and AI-driven services. The partnership elevates the fan experience and supports Qatar’s national goals, blending digital innovation with world-class motorsport.
Cyber First Qatar 2025 brought together over 300 cybersecurity leaders to discuss enhancing the country’s digital security, in alignment with Qatar’s National Cybersecurity Strategy 2024–2030. The event highlighted AI’s role in cybersecurity, efforts to protect critical infrastructure, and initiatives to foster innovation and resilience in Qatar’s digital transformation.
WorldLink now allows users to extend their internet service by three days via its app or SMS after the subscription expires. This self-service option provides flexibility for users to continue their service while awaiting payment. WorldLink continues to improve customer satisfaction with this added convenience for over a million users.
LEAN, a Kuwaiti IT firm, partnered with Lenovo to build a reliable, locally hosted cloud infrastructure, providing data sovereignty and high performance. The collaboration has resulted in zero downtime and cost savings for LEAN, allowing the company to offer SLA-backed performance guarantees to clients, cementing its market leadership.
Jahrat Adib Chowdhury has been appointed Deputy CEO of Banglalink, Bangladesh’s leading digital operator. With over 20 years of experience, Jahrat will help steer Banglalink’s strategic direction, focusing on digital financial services, regulatory compliance, and fostering innovation to support Bangladesh’s digital transformation.
Orange has launched the ‘My Customer, My Boss’ initiative across 17 subsidiaries in the Middle East and Africa, involving 10,000 employees who met 15,000 customers in 120 locations. This initiative, aimed at strengthening customer satisfaction, will be annual, with feedback analyzed using AI for continuous service improvement.
Comarch was recognized at the Telecom Review Leaders’ Summit with a Certificate of Appreciation and the Best Digital Transformation Provider – Middle East award, alongside du. The company’s ongoing success in the region was further highlighted by its win at the Asian Telecom Awards 2025, reflecting its impactful digital initiatives.
Zain has approved a 35 fils cash dividend for 2024, amounting to KD151.4 million ($492 million), reflecting a 73% payout ratio. The company also extended its minimum 35 fils dividend policy through 2028. Zain’s 2024 results showed a 3% YoY revenue increase and a 15-year high in growth.