Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Dubai, UAE – October 20, 2025 – Denodo, a leader in data management, announced that O’Reilly has published The Rise…
Bahrain achieved an 89% digital transformation rate in 2024, completing over 4 million eGovernment transactions. Key advancements include expanding eServices to over 700, reducing costs by 75%, and launching new systems like Sijilat 3.0. These efforts reflect Bahrain’s commitment to digital transformation and service quality improvement across all societal sectors.
Global enterprises scale IFS’s Industrial AI across mission-critical operations, driving larger deal sizes and accelerating expansion Dubai, United Arab Emirates…
Visa has partnered with Fonepay to introduce Scan to Pay in Nepal, allowing international travelers to make secure payments at over 1.5 million merchants using their Visa cards via Fonepay’s QR code system. This collaboration enhances the digital payment experience for tourists and supports financial inclusion in Nepal.
e& has become the fastest-growing global brand, with its brand value soaring to $15.3 billion in the last year, according to Brand Finance. Nvidia ranks second with a brand value of $87.9 billion. The report also highlights the rise of Chinese brands like TikTok, Pinduoduo, and BYD.
stc Bahrain has launched rova, an international travel app offering lifetime eSIM connectivity across 190+ countries. The app eliminates the need for physical SIMs and roaming hassles, providing instant activation, flexible data packs, and eco-friendly digital connectivity. This innovation strengthens Bahrain’s position as a leader in smart, sustainable travel technology.
Pakistan’s Telecom Roundtable 2025 brought industry leaders together to assess connectivity challenges, regulatory hurdles, and investment prospects. Discussions highlighted the need for stable infrastructure, policy clarity, and collaboration to unlock broadband growth, digital services exports, and long-term economic development across Pakistan’s evolving digital ecosystem.
OpenAI, Microsoft, and G42 will headline GITEX Global 2025 in Dubai, leading high-level dialogues on how nations can evolve into AI-native societies, integrating governance, infrastructure, and innovation to drive global competitiveness.
Axentec, Robi Axiata’s subsidiary, debuts Cypher, Bangladesh’s inaugural certified Tier-IV Co-Location Data Centre. With 16,500 sq ft coverage, 2N redundancy, and advanced security, Cypher ensures 99.995% uptime, pioneering digital reliability in Bangladesh’s tech landscape. CEO Md Adil Hossain Noble hails Cypher as pivotal for Bangladesh’s digital future.
Zain Kuwait has extended its partnership with the Kuwait Codes initiative and CODED Academy to empower the next generation of digital leaders. The initiative aims to provide coding and technology skills to youth, helping them succeed in software development and programming, and preparing them for the evolving job market.