Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
LB CIM, Sri Lanka’s first AI-powered digital loan and payments platform, won the “Most Popular Digital Payment Product” at the LankaPay Technnovation Awards 2025. This recognition highlights the app’s popularity driven by customer trust and its innovative features, driving financial inclusion and digital accessibility in Sri Lanka.
Zain has won the Service Hero Customer Satisfaction Index Awards for the 13th time, leading both the Mobile Operators and Internet Service Providers categories in Kuwait for 2024. This achievement reflects Zain’s continued excellence in customer service and its dominant position in the telecom and digital services sector in Kuwait.
Beyon Cyber, a part of Beyon Group, has been awarded three prestigious honors at the 2025 Cyber Security Excellence Awards, including Fastest Growing Cybersecurity Company, Excellence in Cybersecurity Innovation for its Intel X platform, and Cybersecurity CEO of the Year for Dr. Shaikh Khalid bin Daij Al Khalifa’s leadership.
Middle Eastern cities, including Dubai and Abu Dhabi, have made significant strides in the IMD Smart City Index, with Dubai entering the top five for the first time. The report highlights urban growth, digital transformation, and sustainability, while also addressing challenges like housing affordability in smart cities.
Beyon Cyber has earned three prestigious awards at the 2025 Cyber Security Excellence Awards, including Fastest Growing Cybersecurity Company and Cybersecurity CEO of the Year. Its innovative platform, Intel X, revolutionizes security operations with real-time threat intelligence and AI, positioning Beyon Cyber as a regional leader in cybersecurity innovation.
SLT-Mobitel was recognized as Sri Lanka’s fastest 4G network at MWC 2025 by Ookla, highlighting its investment in network infrastructure. The award underscores the company’s leadership in connectivity, innovation, and digital inclusion, with advancements in 5G trials and the launch of AI-driven services for youth.
Dialog Axiata has been recognized as the ‘Telecommunication Brand of the Year’ for the 14th consecutive year and the ‘Service Brand of the Year’ for the 4th time at the SLIM-KANTAR People’s Awards 2025. These awards reflect the trust and strong relationship Dialog has built with Sri Lankans over the years.
Zain Bahrain has received the Corporate Ethical Procurement and Supply certification from CIPS, demonstrating its commitment to ethical procurement practices. The certification was achieved after rigorous training for the procurement division, enhancing the company’s transparency and ethical standards in its supply chain management.
Stc group has been ranked as the third strongest telecom brand globally in the 2024 Brand Finance Telecom 150 Report. This recognition highlights stc’s exceptional customer loyalty, brand perception, and innovation, solidifying its position as a leader in digital transformation and connectivity across the Middle East, North Africa, and Europe.
Orange Jordan has earned the prestigious “Tier III Design” certification from the American Uptime Institute for its Hashem Data Center, located in the Medical City. This achievement, alongside the company’s Marj Al-Hamam data center’s similar certification, highlights Orange Jordan’s commitment to international standards of quality, reliability, and security in data center operations.