Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Network International has appointed former Careem CFO Ashish Jain as Group Chief Financial Officer. Jain will lead financial strategy, capital allocation, and operational excellence as the fintech accelerates growth across the Middle East and Africa, bringing deep experience in scaling businesses and navigating complex, high-growth environments.
AWS data centres in Bahrain and the UAE experienced connectivity disruptions after one UAE Availability Zone lost power due to objects striking the facility and causing a fire. Other zones remained operational, with traffic rerouted. AWS reported partial recovery but advised customers to use alternative regions amid ongoing regional tensions.
Iraq is set to launch Vodafone Iraq, a new state-backed operator introducing 5G services under a 20-year brand license with Vodafone. The operator will rely on Iraqi graduates trained by Vodafone, cover major cities in its first phase, and hold exclusive 5G rights for three years to accelerate adoption.
Reproducible tests in real cloud environments show Qlik completes more work with steadier response under load, a prerequisite for AI…
Egypt has granted licenses to seven major companies, boosting the contact center sector and solidifying its role as a global hub for digital services and outsourcing. This strategic move supports the growth of the call center industry, contributing to Egypt’s position as a key player in the global outsourcing market.
Zain Bahrain sponsors ‘Youth City 2030’ for the fourth year, providing free Wi-Fi to empower youth development and support Bahrain’s digital future.
Abu Dhabi becomes home to newest Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution, focused on Quantum, Robotics, Space Tech and related…
MCIT partnered with UNICEF and Assiut Governorate to deliver digital citizenship and online safety training, focusing on internet risks and responsible behavior. The initiative supports Digital Egypt goals and targets youth empowerment for safer online navigation.
Egypt’s Ministry of Communications launched “Digitopia,” a national IT innovation competition with EGP 10 million in prizes, targeting students and young professionals to foster digital creativity and build a knowledge-based economy.
Ooredoo Qatar wrapped up its participation as the Official Telecom Sponsor of Rowad Qatar 2025, showcasing a comprehensive portfolio of SME-focused digital solutions. From customer engagement tools to enterprise connectivity and productivity platforms, Ooredoo reaffirmed its role as a key enabler of innovation and entrepreneurship, supporting Qatar’s shift toward a diversified, knowledge-driven economy.