Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Mauritius ranked 53rd globally to lead Africa in WIPO’s Global Innovation Index 2025, followed by Morocco (57th) and South Africa (61st). Rising economies like Senegal and Namibia show strong progress, reflecting Africa’s growing innovation diversity despite no country yet breaking into the global top 50.
Zain has won the World Finance ‘Best Corporate Governance 2025’ award for the fifth year in a row. The recognition highlights Zain’s robust governance framework, investor transparency, and ESG-driven strategy, reinforcing its reputation as a trusted regional leader and a reliable investment destination.
Dr. Ayman Amiri, CTIO of Orange Egypt, has been named CTO of the Year 2025 and Gamechanger of the Year by Mobile Europe. Recognized for his leadership in 5G, digital transformation, and innovation, his win cements Orange Egypt’s role as a leading driver of technological progress in the region.
Sauda Musharrat, a Computer Engineering student at AIUB, received the Digital Bangladesh Award for her essay “Vision 2041: An Affordable Real-time Patient Monitoring System for Underprivileged Hospitals.” Organized by a2i, the nationwide competition recognized her innovative idea to strengthen healthcare access for underprivileged communities in Bangladesh.
Robi Axiata has won the BBR Corporate Award 2025 for its role in advancing Bangladesh’s telecom sector. The recognition underscores the company’s focus on innovation, nationwide digital expansion, and commitment to supporting the country’s digital transformation vision.
Walton received the Digital Bangladesh Award 2018 for its contribution to the country’s IT sector and support in building Digital Bangladesh. The award was presented at Digital Bangladesh Day-2018, where nine other individuals and organisations were also honoured for advancing the nation’s digital transformation.
NanoPalm, a Saudi biotech startup specializing in AI-powered lipid nanoparticle platforms for gene therapy, has won KPMG’s Global Tech Innovator competition in Saudi Arabia. The company will represent the Kingdom at the global finals in Portugal this November, competing against winners from more than 20 countries.
Saudi biotech startup NanoPalm has won KPMG’s Global Tech Innovator competition in Riyadh, recognized for its AI-powered programmable lipid nanoparticle gene therapy platform. The company will now represent Saudi Arabia at the global finals in Lisbon this November, competing against leading innovators worldwide.
Grameenphone’s Sylhet Super Core Data Centre, the largest of its kind among Bangladeshi mobile operators, has been praised by government officials for its advanced design, sustainability, and role in digital transformation. The facility highlights private sector contributions to Bangladesh’s ambition of becoming a global digital hub.
Zain Bahrain has been honored at the inaugural GCC labor ministers’ ceremony in Kuwait for achieving a 93.33% Bahraini workforce ratio. The recognition elevates the company as a regional benchmark for workforce localization, reflecting its commitment to empowering local talent and advancing Bahrain’s development goals.