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
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.
The UAE Space Agency has earned the 2026 ‘Great Place to Work’ certification, reflecting high employee trust, inclusion, and leadership standards. The recognition highlights the Agency’s focus on empowering local talent, fostering innovation, and building a sustainable, high-performance culture aligned with the UAE’s ambitious space goals.
Orange Jordan topped Jordan’s 2025 mobile network benchmarks, achieving the highest scores in both voice and data performance. Independent drive tests covering 8,000 km confirmed superior in-motion connectivity, reinforcing the operator’s leadership in service quality and its role in advancing the Kingdom’s digital transformation.
Saudi Arabia is emerging as a global AI leader, driven by unified strategy, rapid execution, and deep investment. OpenText executives say the Kingdom is moving faster than any government worldwide, with new infrastructure, education reforms, and workforce programs positioning Vision 2030 as a blueprint for AI-driven growth.
Zain achieved a top ‘A’ score in CDP Climate Change 2025, becoming the region’s only telecom operator at leadership level. The recognition reflects strong climate governance, SBTi-aligned targets, and a clear Net Zero roadmap, positioning Zain among the top 12% of global telecom companies.