Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
The Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court has directed Sri Lanka’s Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRCSL) to block websites and social media accounts distributing illegally obtained data from Cargills Bank. This follows a data breach involving sensitive customer information. The bank has reassured customers that operations remain unaffected and cybersecurity measures are strengthened.
Oman and Palestine have signed an MoU to enhance cooperation in telecommunications, information technology, and the digital economy. The agreement aims to foster experience exchange and promote business partnerships between companies in both countries.
Dubai, UAE – April 22, 2026 — MoneyHash, the leading payment orchestration platform in emerging and global markets, announced a…
Bahrain and the UK signed a new Memorandum of Understanding to deepen cooperation across rail, smart mobility, maritime, aviation and sustainable transport. During a meeting in London, both countries agreed to expand technical collaboration, launch capacity-building initiatives and improve public transport systems, reinforcing longstanding bilateral ties in infrastructure development.
Lenovo has appointed Tareq Alangari as Senior Vice President and President for the META region, strengthening its leadership across the Middle East, Türkiye, and Africa. The move supports Lenovo’s focus on AI, cloud, and digital transformation aligned with major national development strategies.
Jazz, in partnership with UNDP, launched the WISE program to empower 413 women entrepreneurs in Pakistan. This initiative provides business training and fosters sustainable social enterprises, reflecting a commitment to women’s economic empowerment and social innovation.
The UAE has invested $12 billion in its space sector, combining government leadership with private innovation to accelerate growth. With AI-driven applications, SME expansion, and international partnerships, the UAE Space Agency aims to make the country a top ten global destination for space investment by 2031.
Nepal’s surplus clean energy, particularly from hydropower and solar, presents an opportunity to attract global AI data center investments. As generative AI drives rising energy demand, Nepal could position itself as a key destination for AI infrastructure, leveraging its renewable resources to power data centers for regional markets.
Saudi Arabia’s Communications, Space and Technology Commission (CST) has confirmed the readiness of the Kingdom’s ICT infrastructure for the Hajj…
The UAE has set a global record in fibre-to-the-home coverage, reaching 99.5% nationwide, maintaining its position as the world leader since 2016. e& UAE’s extensive fibre-optic infrastructure now connects 2.88 million homes, supporting the country’s digital transformation and positioning it as a global hub for connectivity.