Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
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.
Oman has improved its position in the 2024 Government Electronic and Mobile Services Maturity Index, scoring 72%, up from 66% in 2023. The report highlights progress in digital government services, with improvements in service availability, user satisfaction, and mobile platforms, though a digital divide persists in the region.
Jordan has made significant progress in innovation, sustainability, and economic development, according to the first-quarter 2025 report on its Economic Modernisation Vision. The Kingdom has improved its rankings in key areas such as inclusiveness and resilience, with strong initiatives in digital inclusion, innovation, and infrastructure development.
Jordan has shown impressive progress in innovation, inclusiveness, sustainability, and resilience, according to the 2025 first-quarter report. The government has launched initiatives to boost employment, digital inclusion, and infrastructure development while fostering economic growth, including significant strides in healthcare and tourism, alongside improved business activity and capital investments.
Adcom Leo Burnett achieved remarkable success at the Effie Pakistan Awards, winning 3 Gold, 7 Silver, and 2 Bronze Effies, and being named Agency Network of the Year. Their winning campaigns spanned tech, fashion, agriculture, and telecom, reflecting a strong commitment to impactful and resonant work for leading brands.
A team from BUET won first place at the 2025 Johns Hopkins Healthcare Design Competition for NeoScreenix, an AI-based early breast cancer screening system. Their innovation, aimed at empowering women in low-resource settings, earned them a $5,000 prize, which they will invest in expanding the technology in Bangladesh.
Teradix eProcurement Solutions has been shortlisted for the CIPS MENA Procurement & Supply Chain Excellence Awards 2025. The company is recognized for its innovative use of technology in procurement, with two of its clients, Cenomi Centers and Obeikan Digital Solutions, also nominated for their transformative projects powered by Teradix.
Great Place to Work® has recognized the Top 35 Best Workplaces in Technology™ and Top 20 Best Workplaces in Media, Advertising, and Marketing™ across the GCC for 2025. These companies are leaders in employee engagement, inclusivity, and fostering professional growth, setting new standards in the dynamic tech and media sectors.
stc Kuwait has been ranked as the 3rd strongest telecom brand globally and the most valuable in the Middle East, according to Brand Finance’s “Telecoms 150” Report. The company’s 16% growth in brand value to $16.1 billion is attributed to its Masterbrand strategy and significant achievements in digital transformation.
Brown & Company was awarded the Sri Lanka Technology Excellence Award for IoT – Energy for its iGen G500 generator monitoring solution. The IoT-based device enables real-time monitoring, predictive maintenance, and remote control for generators, offering improved efficiency, reliability, and cost savings. It’s marketed by Browns Power Solutions.