Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
GWC partners with Apify at Web Summit Qatar to combine logistics, AI, and automation into a unified model for e-commerce growth, enabling market intelligence, faster expansion, and seamless cross-border execution for digital-first businesses across the Middle East, Asia, Africa, and other high-growth regions.
PayLater raised $10 million in seed funding to expand its BNPL platform in Qatar, scale into new sectors, enhance credit technology, and strengthen merchant integrations as investor confidence in the country’s regulated fintech ecosystem grows.
Tencent Cloud plans to expand its Middle East data centre footprint over the next 12–18 months, capitalising on surging regional demand for cloud, AI, and digital infrastructure driven by government-led transformation agendas.
PalmPay received regulatory approval from Bangladesh Bank to pilot a one-year smartphone financing program for 10,000 devices, aiming to expand affordable digital access and accelerate financial inclusion in Bangladesh under a supervised fintech framework.
Qatar University launched its first nanosatellite, QUbeSat1, designed by students and researchers as an educational and research platform, strengthening national capacity in space science through hands-on satellite engineering and Earth observation capabilities.
Oman has launched a national CubeSat programme to build domestic satellite manufacturing capabilities and train local talent. The initiative, led with support from Oman Lens, will involve students and engineers in end-to-end satellite development, with advanced training in China, enabling AI-powered Earth observation for planning and sustainability.
Tencent Cloud plans to expand its Middle East data centre footprint as regional demand for cloud and AI infrastructure accelerates. The move aligns with a broader surge in hyperscale investments across the Gulf, driven by national digital strategies, AI ambitions, and a rapidly growing market for sovereign and enterprise cloud services.
du and Cisco Networking Academy have launched a new AI and data science certification programme for UAE youth, offering hands-on training with generative AI tools and analytics platforms. The initiative supports Vision 2071, strengthens employability, and builds a future-ready workforce for the country’s digital economy.
SLB has been awarded two five-year contracts by PDO to supply wellheads and artificial lift systems for Oman’s Block-6. The deals expand local manufacturing in Rusayl and Nizwa, introduce made-in-Oman gate valves, and deploy advanced production technologies, reinforcing Oman’s in-country value agenda and long-term energy development.
Ncell has renewed its ISO 27001 and ISO 27701 certifications, reaffirming its leadership in information security and data privacy in Nepal. The renewal validates Ncell’s compliance with global standards, strengthens customer trust, and ensures robust protection of personal and sensitive data across its core operations.