Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Ghanaian telecom operators have increased data allocations by 10%-15% at no extra cost following government directives aimed at boosting digital inclusion and affordability. The initiative, supported by the Ministry of Communications, received positive feedback from consumers and advocacy groups.
Connex Information Technologies and Cyble have partnered to bring advanced real-time cyber threat intelligence to Sri Lanka, enhancing proactive cybersecurity measures across industries. The collaboration combines global expertise with local delivery to help organizations anticipate and mitigate evolving cyber risks.
Ncell will introduce the 971 mobile number prefix by July 31, 2025, following NTA’s approval to address exhaustion of existing number ranges. The move supports growing demand and digital service integration, urging stakeholders to update their systems accordingly.
In Groupe has become Africa’s second leading provider in the smart identity sector through its partnership with IDEMIA, offering advanced biometric and identity management solutions. Together, they help African countries improve security, digital identity infrastructure, and public service delivery by tackling challenges such as identity fraud and lack of comprehensive civil registries. This progress highlights the growing role of secure digital identities in Africa’s socio-economic development.
Kuwait’s Ministry of Interior highlights the rising threat of sophisticated cyber scams involving fake messages, fraudulent payment links, and fake online stores. With thousands of cases reported annually and significant funds protected, the ministry stresses public vigilance, legal enforcement, and technological collaboration to combat cybercrime and protect digital security.
Standard Chartered Bahrain, alongside Bahrain FinTech Bay, has selected ten female-led startups to join the Futuremakers Women in Tech Bahrain programme’s sixth cohort. The initiative offers expert training, mentorship, and networking over eight weeks, aiming to accelerate women entrepreneurs in diverse tech sectors and foster a more inclusive innovation ecosystem aligned with Bahrain’s economic development goals.
du has pioneered access to the Cisco Networking Academy in the region, delivering a comprehensive certification program focused on empowering Emirati youth with skills in AI, programming, cybersecurity, and networking. This initiative, part of du’s Future X talent development program, supports the UAE’s Emiratization vision and equips the workforce to meet the demands of a digital economy. With expanding cohorts and specialized training tracks, du is playing a strategic role in fostering technology leadership within the country.
Zain KSA has officially appointed Eng. Saad bin Abdulrahman AlSadhan as CEO, recognizing his extensive experience and leadership in advancing the company’s digital transformation initiatives and strategic partnerships aligned with Saudi Vision 2030. His appointment reinforces Zain’s commitment to empowering government and enterprise sectors with innovative telecom and cloud solutions.
Vi Vodafone Idea is accelerating its 5G rollout across India by deploying networks in 23 new cities, extending service to all priority circles. With strong user adoption already evident and AI-driven network optimizations underway, Vi is positioning itself to meet growing demand for advanced mobile connectivity nationwide.
solutions and stc signed a SAR 157.64 million deal to build a private cloud platform, enhancing IT infrastructure modernization. The agreement integrates existing systems and follows prior collaboration on network expansion.