Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Qatar Islamic Bank (QIB) has partnered with Al Mana Group to launch the Auto Marketplace, a platform integrated into the QIB Mobile App. This initiative offers customers a seamless car buying experience, including vehicle browsing, test drives, and financing—all digitally, simplifying the entire process.
Egypt is emerging as a fast-growing market for Zoho and ManageEngine as government-led digital transformation accelerates technology adoption across public and private sectors, mirroring India’s earlier digitization journey and positioning Egypt as a key growth hub in MENA.
WISPAP has submitted recommendations to the PTA for modernizing Pakistan’s Local Loop Licensing Regime. The proposed changes include eliminating mandatory voice service requirements, introducing a broadband-only license, and promoting technology-neutral licensing to accelerate broadband expansion, innovation, and fair competition in the country’s telecom sector.
Lenovo has begun building its Middle East and Africa headquarters at Riyadh’s Majdoul Tower, reinforcing its commitment to Vision 2030. The project complements Lenovo’s partnership with PIF-owned ALAT, which includes a new manufacturing facility and R&D initiatives aimed at positioning Saudi Arabia as a regional technology powerhouse.
A new Mubasher Capital Bahrain report confirms Beyon’s continued dominance in the Kingdom’s telecom sector, with over 70 percent broadband and 40 percent mobile market share. The company has demonstrated steady revenue growth, reaching BD460 million in 2024, supported mainly by traditional telecom services. Beyon is also expanding across digital finance, cloud, IT, and cybersecurity through multiple subsidiaries. Its international exposure, supported by infrastructure projects such as the SEA-ME-WE 6 cable, is strengthening long-term growth and diversification while remaining aligned with Bahrain’s Vision 2030.
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Klumi Ventures and Fuze have partnered to bridge traditional finance with digital assets in the UAE. This collaboration aims to accelerate Web3 adoption by enhancing cross-border payments, offering educational initiatives, and developing new digital asset solutions. The partnership aligns with Abu Dhabi’s Vision 2030 and is set to transform the region’s financial landscape.
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has urged faster progress on key digital infrastructure projects, including telecom tower rollout, SLUDI, and NIC issuance. Reviewing the work of TRCSL, DRP, and GovTech, he emphasised eliminating delays, scaling infrastructure, and strengthening governance as essential pillars for the 2026 Budget’s digital economy objectives and long-term transformation goals.
stc Group and Huawei have launched the region’s first AI-driven 5G network software to enhance connectivity for the gaming and esports industries. The Intelligent Personalized Experience (IPE) 5G-Advanced solution optimizes key network metrics like bandwidth, delay, and jitter in real-time, providing high-quality, uninterrupted gaming experiences for users worldwide.