Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Jordan’s 2024-2025 GEM report shows strong gains in entrepreneurship, including high early-stage activity and reduced gender gap, underscoring improved policies and sustainable business growth. Ministry and partners commit to enhanced research collaboration.
UAE leads globally in digital development, topping UN rankings in telecom infrastructure, digital governance, and knowledge. The country offers 1,419 digital services used by over 57 million people and has 460 ongoing digital projects. Digitalization boosts sectors like economy and healthcare, reinforcing UAE’s status as a global tech leader.
The Oman CX Forum 2025, held at St. Regis Al Mouj Muscat, will unite over 250 industry leaders to explore customer experience innovations. Featuring expert talks and the Oman CX Awards, the event focuses on AI, personalization, and loyalty strategies to help Omani businesses thrive in a competitive digital market.
Qatar ranks first globally for mobile broadband speeds in April 2025, achieving a median download speed of 521.52 Mbps. Vodafone Qatar credits the country’s strategic 5G infrastructure expansion under National Vision 2030 for this digital milestone.
stc Kuwait secures ISO 45001:2018 and ISO 37301:2021 certifications, setting new benchmarks in occupational health, safety, and compliance. These achievements affirm stc’s dedication to corporate governance, employee welfare, and regulatory adherence, underpinning its leadership role in Kuwait’s telecom sector.
Saudi Arabia ranks second in the UN ITU 2024 ICT Regulatory Tracker among G20 countries, showcasing its leadership in telecom regulation, digital infrastructure, and fostering investment-driven digital economic growth.
Qatar’s Minister Mohammed Al Mannai wins 2025 Arab Digital Economy Award for National Digital Policies, highlighting Qatar’s leadership in digital transformation and regional cooperation.
Bahrain ranks first in the MENA and GCC regions in the Global Network Excellence Index, recognized for its advanced 4G/5G availability, fast download speeds, and reliable network quality. The achievement reflects the Kingdom’s commitment to digital excellence, with the TRA’s regulatory efforts playing a key role in this success.
stc Bahrain has earned the CREST Pathway+ recognition, underscoring its commitment to delivering internationally certified cybersecurity services. This milestone reflects its alignment with global best practices and sets the stage for full CREST accreditation. The achievement enhances stc Bahrain’s trustworthiness as a reliable cybersecurity provider.
Tunisia ranks 79th globally and 4th in Africa in the Digital Evolution Index 2025. The report highlights Tunisia’s progress in digital development, with Africa’s digital divide still evident compared to North America and Europe. The U.S. leads the rankings, followed by Singapore and Finland.