Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Through ongoing partnerships with global technology providers, financial institutions, and government stakeholders, stc pay aims to remain at the forefront of fintech innovation while supporting the development of an inclusive and connected financial ecosystem in the region.
The UAE maintained regional leadership in internet speeds in 2025 as 5G rollouts across North Africa and regulatory interventions in GCC markets drove major shifts in connectivity rankings across the MEA region.
Forbes Middle East’s Top Tech Leaders 2026 ranking highlights the UAE’s dominance in regional technology leadership, with executives from government, global tech firms, and major regional companies recognised for driving AI, cloud, and digital transformation across MENA.
Zain Kuwait earns ‘Best Telecom’ and ‘Most Innovative Telecom’ awards for 2025, recognizing its leadership in 5G-Advanced deployment, AI-driven network operations, Open RAN trials, and digital transformation initiatives that enhance infrastructure performance, customer experience, and support Kuwait’s digital economy ambitions.
Jordanian technologist Tareq Amin has been named among the world’s top ten AI leaders for 2026, recognized for leading a PIF-backed, full-stack AI platform and shaping Saudi Arabia’s long-term artificial intelligence ambitions through national-scale innovation.
e& UAE became the first organization in the country to achieve TM Forum’s “Running on ODA” status, validating its shift to cloud-native, modular digital platforms. The accreditation confirms e&’s ability to operationalize open architecture at scale, accelerating innovation, simplifying integration, and enabling faster delivery of digital services across its ecosystem.
stc Kuwait won two major honors at the Global Business Outlook Awards 2025 for corporate governance and compliance leadership. The recognition highlights its robust governance framework, ethical culture, and sector-leading approach to risk, transparency, and regulatory alignment, reinforcing stc’s position as a trusted digital leader in Kuwait’s telecom sector.
ADIB has named Corgea, Nothreat, and DTEX Systems as winners of its UAE Cybersecurity Innovation Challenge, spotlighting global startups delivering AI-driven solutions to strengthen digital resilience. The initiative aligns with national cybersecurity priorities and reinforces the UAE’s ambition to build a secure, future-ready financial ecosystem.
Orange Jordan topped the 2025 DSBO mobile network tests after nationwide drive measurements covering nearly 8,000km. Independent testing by Commsquare confirmed the operator’s leading performance in both voice and data, reflecting sustained investment in network quality and nationwide user experience.
stc has been named the strongest brand in the Middle East and among the world’s top telecom brands by Brand Finance. The ranking reflects sustained investment in digital infrastructure, AI, and cloud services, reinforcing stc’s global stature and its role in advancing Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 digital ambitions.