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 processed 55.08 million payment transactions worth $4.58 billion in September, led by point-of-sale and e-commerce channels, according to the Qatar Central Bank. Instant payment and mobile wallet systems continue to drive financial inclusion and digital transformation nationwide.
Mastercard has partnered with TerraPay to expand global acceptance for digital wallet users by improving interoperability across payment networks. The collaboration aims to enable seamless cross-border transactions, support financial inclusion, and help merchants and wallet providers scale as digital payments continue to grow worldwide.
Orange Jordan, in partnership with SoftAtHome, is launching the world’s first fully prpl-based broadband solution, featuring a home gateway and Wi-Fi repeater powered by prplWare. The system integrates advanced features like Wi-Fi 6E, VoIP, and enhanced security, marking a major step in open-source broadband technology deployment.
Palmpay, active across emerging markets in Africa and South Asia, did not disclose financing terms for the pilot, including pricing, eligibility, or repayment structure.
A major networking and security firm has named a veteran executive to lead its Middle East and Africa operations starting this May. The role involves overseeing regional strategy with a specific focus on building AI infrastructure and accelerating digital transformation across diverse international markets.
DUBAI, UAE, June 11, 2026 – NTT DATA, a global leader in AI, digital business and technology services, and Nutanix,…
BNET completes comprehensive risk culture assessment with Deloitte to enhance risk management and foster open risk dialogue across the organization, supporting Bahrain’s broadband security.
Pakistan’s telecom operators have warned that PTA’s 5G Information Memorandum imposes rollout obligations requiring $150–200 million in annual infrastructure investment per operator, excluding spectrum costs. In a low-ARPU market, executives say the framework is commercially unviable and must be revised to enable sustainable 5G deployment.
Egypt’s mobile internet user base has reached 92.6 million as of December 2025, reflecting continued growth in digital adoption across…
QBS Software Middle East has announced a strategic partnership with Orbus Software to strengthen enterprise transformation capabilities across the region,…