Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
The UAE and the World Economic Forum have launched the Global Regulatory Innovation Platform (GRIP) during the 2025 WEF Annual Meeting. GRIP aims to develop human-centered legislation to address technological advancements, foster international collaboration, and build a global network for regulatory innovation, positioning the UAE as a hub for legislative expertise.
Jazz has phased out its 3G services, reallocating spectrum to boost its 4G network as part of the “4G for All” strategy. With 50 million 4G customers, the move enhances digital accessibility and positions Jazz as a leader in Pakistan’s digital transformation, offering free SIM upgrades and customer support.
SAN FRANCISCO & BANGALORE, India–(BUSINESS WIRE)– mimik has joined forces with Tech Mahindra (NSE: TECHM), a leading global provider of…
Egypt’s Ministry of Communications and Information Technology has signed an MoU with Microsoft to enhance the country’s AI capabilities, targeting the training of 100,000 individuals in AI technologies. The agreement aims to empower local talent, promote responsible AI use, and support Egypt’s National AI Strategy for 2025–2030.
Global marketing company Monks has acquired a 25% stake in Hoorah, a leading digital marketing agency, to boost AI-driven marketing solutions across Africa. This partnership gives Hoorah access to Monks’ AI-first services, enhancing its ability to deliver innovative marketing at scale.
Grameenphone, Bangladesh’s largest telecom provider, partners with Mobileum to implement an AI-powered Revenue Assurance and Fraud Management solution. This collaboration aims to prevent revenue leakage, enhance fraud detection, and improve customer experience, supporting Grameenphone’s commitment to innovation and secure service delivery.
Prepaid mobile users in Qatar are calling on authorities to address concerns over high rates and short validity durations of telecom packages. Following a report by The Peninsula, many users voiced their dissatisfaction on social media, urging for more affordable and customer-friendly mobile service options in the country.
Mindware has partnered with VMware to distribute VMware’s advanced IT solutions across Lebanon, Iraq, and Jordan, helping businesses accelerate their digital transformation. This collaboration will offer regional enterprises cutting-edge cloud, security, and infrastructure technologies to enhance scalability, agility, and security in their IT environments.
BroadNet Technologies partners with e& Egypt to deliver AI-powered A2P SMS services through advanced SMS firewall technology. This collaboration ensures secure, efficient messaging, offering real-time monitoring, fraud detection, and improved customer engagement, while supporting businesses’ digital transformation.
Bahrain’s revamped eKey 2.0 app, developed with Beyon Connect, achieved 13,000 registrations on its first day. The app provides secure digital ID authentication for government and private sector services, with features like password-less login, facial recognition, and user-controlled data sharing, supporting Bahrain’s digital transformation initiatives.