Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Pakistan’s government is spearheading a smart city transformation in Islamabad with fiber connectivity upgrades, AI-driven education reforms, and healthcare digitalization. Large-scale IT training programs are planned to prepare youth for the evolving digital economy.
Muscat Daily’s Cybersecurity and Cloud Conference & Awards returns on July 9, focusing on quantum-era challenges with expert panels, networking, and a cybersecurity competition spotlighting Oman’s top talent.
ESET and Canon Singapore have expanded their partnership to deliver advanced cybersecurity solutions across Asia, integrating AI-powered endpoint protection into Canon’s portfolio to meet growing enterprise security needs and drive digital transformation.
Alfa is advancing a major network upgrade and restoring war-damaged stations in Lebanon, backed by Minister Charles Hage. Increased 5G investments and sustainability initiatives underpin its digital transformation and infrastructure modernization.
Zain launched its 5G Advanced network in Kuwait, offering ultra-fast, reliable connectivity and enabling next-generation innovations aligned with Vision 2035. The rollout strengthens Kuwait’s digital infrastructure and Zain’s position as a regional tech leader.
Orange Egypt secured an $80 million syndicated loan from EBRD and Banque Misr to fund its 5G license acquisition and network expansion. The upgrade aims to improve connectivity, foster digital services growth, and reduce carbon emissions, supporting Egypt’s digital transformation and sustainability goals.
Ransomware attacks have surged across Africa in 2024, with Nigeria ranking third in threat detections. High-profile incidents impacted finance, government, energy, and telecom sectors, involving notorious gangs like LockBit, Hunters, and BlackSuit. The growing digital economy faces escalating cyber risks, highlighting the urgent need for stronger cybersecurity defenses.
Zain KSA has named Eng. Saad bin Abdulrahman AlSadhan as its CEO, following his tenure as Acting CEO. With over two decades in telecom and IT, AlSadhan has been instrumental in expanding Zain’s B2B sector, launching cloud solutions, and supporting Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 digital goals. His appointment underscores Zain’s commitment to innovation and growth.
Palestine Telecom reports that Israeli aggression has destroyed nearly three-quarters of Gaza’s telecommunications infrastructure, causing massive economic losses and service disruptions. Calls for urgent international action to protect and rebuild digital infrastructure are intensifying amid ongoing conflict and network challenges in both Gaza and the West Bank.
Turkcell and A10 Networks deepen their partnership by accelerating network virtualization and security integration in 2025. Turkcell enhances its CGNAT infrastructure with software-defined solutions, enabling scalable, efficient, and secure service delivery amid IPv4 shortages and growing subscriber needs. The collaboration supports 5G and IoT readiness while reducing operational costs.