Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Presight and NodeShift have formed a strategic alliance to deploy sovereign AI technologies globally, backed by investment from the Presight-Shorooq Fund I. Following a successful accelerator program, NodeShift is currently implementing AI solutions for the Central Bank of the UAE. The collaboration focuses on providing secure, compliant, and on-premises generative AI tools for highly regulated industries.
The collaboration will expand global access to TII’s Falcon models and AI71’s enterprise AI products, with a focus on access,…
Netis Group has acquired a majority stake in Morocco’s Netcom Technologies to strengthen its regional presence and diversify its services into IT security and critical infrastructure, supported by a consortium of major private equity and development finance investors.
Dubai, UAE, 28th April 2025 – Al Rostamani Communications, a leading UAE-based systems integrator and member of Al Rostamani Group,…
L’Algérienne Vie (AGLIC) has partnered with Banque Nationale d’Algérie (BNA) to launch a digital solution for underwriting and paying insurance policies online via the “WIMPAY-BNA” app. AGLIC reported a 154.3% increase in net profit for 2023, reaching 501 million DZD, with a return on equity of 31%.
Chad and Niger have launched talks on fiber interconnection under the TSR project, seeking submarine cable access through coastal states to overcome digital isolation. Like other landlocked African nations, they face high transit costs and infrastructure challenges but are exploring redundancy links, satellite internet, IXPs, and data centers to boost resilience.
A Moroccan student team participated in the global finals of Huawei’s Tech4Good competition in China. Their project, Smart Aquaponics, uses IoT and cloud computing to promote sustainable farming and address water scarcity. The team’s journey, supported by Huawei’s Seeds for the Future program, exemplifies innovation and youth empowerment.
Cyberattacks escalated sharply in 2025, hitting governments, corporations, and critical infrastructure worldwide. Repeated US federal breaches, major ransomware campaigns, and economically damaging attacks in the UK and Asia highlighted systemic vulnerabilities, weak detection, and the growing impact of state-linked cyber actors on global stability.
du has achieved a remarkable global ranking in the Microsoft Viva Glint Culture & Employee Engagement survey, securing a score of 85 and ranking in the top 25% of technology sector performers. This achievement highlights du’s commitment to creating a vibrant and inclusive workplace culture that drives organizational success.
Genie Business and Kangaroo Cabs have introduced Sri Lanka’s first tap-to-pay taxi-hailing service, enabling passengers to make seamless payments using their Visa or Mastercard on the driver’s NFC-enabled phone. This partnership improves payment convenience, transaction security, and operational efficiency for both drivers and passengers.