Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Paytm’s parent company, PCTL, has launched Paytm Arab Payments in the UAE as part of its global expansion. A Paytm unit has approved an AED 8 million investment to acquire shares in the new entity, marking a strategic move to strengthen Paytm’s presence in the Middle East.
Dubai, UAE (February 20, 2026) – KnowBe4, the world-renowned platform that comprehensively addresses human and agentic AI risk management, today…
Microsoft and G42 announced a $1 billion digital investment in Kenya, including a state-of-the-art green data centre to support Microsoft Azure. This initiative aims to enhance Kenya’s digital infrastructure, develop local AI models, expand connectivity, and ensure secure cloud services, fostering digital transformation and economic growth across East Africa.
With Cassava’s GPUaaS, the company is democratising access to cutting-edge AI computing capacity, empowering African businesses, governments, and researchersJOHANNESBURG, South…
Organisations that embrace AI strategically, align it with core processes, and invest in data quality will not only improve efficiency…
Egypt’s updated National AI Strategy (2025–2030) sets ambitious goals to become a regional AI powerhouse, backed by public-private partnerships and global investments aimed at talent development and innovation.
Nepal Telecom is migrating user data to a new SMSC system on January 13–14, which may temporarily disrupt SMS services overnight. The upgrade is intended to improve reliability, speed, and security of text messaging across the network, strengthening the core infrastructure that handles message storage and delivery nationwide.
Bangladesh’s four licensed tower companies launched the Bangladesh TowerCo Association to drive policy reform and collaboration. Industry and regulators emphasized regulatory clarity, faster permitting, and infrastructure sharing as keys to unlocking 5G and digital growth.
Under its “broad internal combustion” strategy, GWM has deeply integrated core technologies—high-efficiency engines, transmissions, and electric drive systems—to build a…
Fortinet, a global leader in broad and integrated cybersecurity solutions, announced an expansion of its FortiCloud platform by launching a…