Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Oman has achieved third place globally in AI healthcare deployment following nationwide AI-based diabetic retinopathy screening. Alongside this milestone, the government is rolling out AI pilot projects across healthcare, judiciary, education, cybersecurity, and procurement to accelerate digital transformation under Oman Vision 2040.
Saudi Arabia and Egypt achieved Category A status in the World Bank’s 2025 GovTech Maturity Index, ranking second and 22nd globally, respectively. Driven by Vision 2030 and Digital Egypt initiatives, both countries demonstrated major advances in digital service delivery, automation, and citizen engagement, underscoring rapid progress in regional digital governance.
Omantel received an investment-grade ‘BBB-’ rating from Fitch, reflecting strong financial fundamentals, market leadership, and strategic importance to Oman’s digital transformation. The upgrade highlights Omantel’s role in advancing digital infrastructure, economic diversification, and regional technology leadership.
Xiaomi has been named Bangladesh’s leading mobile handset brand for the second consecutive year at the Best Brand Award 2025. The recognition reflects strong consumer trust, widespread market presence, and the brand’s role in making affordable, feature-rich smartphones and connected technology accessible across the country.
Ooredoo Tunisia has been named “Customer Service of the Year 2026” for the seventh consecutive time, recognizing its excellence across consumer and business telecom services. The award, based on independent mystery shopper evaluations, reflects sustained investment in people, digital tools, and high-quality customer experiences.
Saudi Arabia ranked second globally in the ITU Digital Regulatory Maturity Index 2025, retaining “Leading” status among 193 countries. The achievement reflects strong leadership support, inclusive digital policies, cross-sector collaboration, and regulatory frameworks that drive innovation, investment, and digital economy growth.
ADN Telecom’s Gold Award at the ICSB National Award for Corporate Governance Excellence 2024 reinforces its track record of strong governance practices. Having secured Gold in 2022 and Silver in 2023, the company continues to demonstrate consistency, transparency, and leadership in corporate governance within the ICT sector.
Zain Kuwait won three major awards at the Telecom Review Excellence Awards in Dubai, recognizing its leadership in 5G-Advanced, network experience, and digital transformation. The accolades highlight Zain’s 4WARD strategy, advanced infrastructure investments, and commitment to delivering human-centric digital innovation across Kuwait.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s DASTAK digital service platform has won the APICTA ICT Award 2025 in the Digital Government & Citizen Services category, marking Pakistan’s first win in this category in 14 years. The platform was recognized for its innovation, scalability, use of advanced technologies, and measurable impact on citizen service delivery across the province.
Zain secured two major global awards in Riyadh for pioneering 5G-Advanced service innovation and breakthrough technologies across Kuwait and Saudi Arabia, driven by advancements in VoNR, AI translation, MEC deployments, and 5.5G-A convergence. The wins reinforce the company’s leadership in next-generation digital infrastructure and intelligent connectivity.