Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Abu Dhabi’s IHC, ADQ, and First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) have unveiled a Dirham-backed stablecoin, pending regulatory approval by the UAE Central Bank. The stablecoin, running on the ADI blockchain, aims to enhance the UAE’s digital finance sector, offering secure, stable payment solutions for businesses and consumers.
Binance Academy partners with Pakistan’s Ministry of IT to launch a blockchain education program, aiming to train 300 educators and reach 80,000 students across 20 universities by 2026. The initiative supports Pakistan’s digital transformation and prepares a skilled workforce for the global blockchain ecosystem.
Ericsson and Zain Group have renewed their Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance sustainability initiatives and energy efficiency. The partnership focuses on deploying advanced 5G solutions and energy-saving features to reduce carbon emissions and energy consumption across Zain’s networks, supporting the transition to Net Zero.
The Algiers Declaration on Digital Platforms in Africa has been adopted as a new framework to regulate global online streaming services, including AI platforms and social media networks. Announced by Algeria’s Minister of Post and Telecommunications, the declaration aims to establish unified regulatory standards across the continent. It is intended to strengthen digital governance, protect consumer rights, and reinforce Africa’s digital sovereignty as global platforms continue to expand their influence in regional markets.
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e& enterprise and Sergas have formed a strategic partnership to modernise energy operations through integrated digital platforms. The collaboration introduces a next-generation security operations centre, unified customer communications, and an AI-driven contact centre to enhance cybersecurity, efficiency, service reliability, and customer experience across Sergas’ energy services.
Floward has launched the Floward Card in Bahrain with SimpliFi, INFINIOS, and Mastercard, transforming cash gifting into a digital-first, prepaid card experience. The initiative aligns with Bahrain’s fintech leadership, blending thoughtful gifting with secure, flexible payments for a modern, personalized way to give.
Omantel has launched a regional Managed Optical Fibre Network using Ciena’s WaveLogic 6 technology, offering up to 1.6 Tbps per wavelength for hyperscalers and cloud providers. With end-to-end management, automated provisioning, and multi-country reach via Zain and ZOI, the network strengthens Oman’s role as a regional digital connectivity hub.
The UAE AI Office and Samsung Gulf Electronics have launched the third edition of Samsung Innovation Campus as part of AI Camp 2025. The program delivers AI, machine learning, and IoT training to youth, aligning with the UAE’s vision to empower talent and advance digital transformation.
The UAE has launched a national-scale partnership to build its first space-to-ground quantum communication network using Quantum Key Distribution (QKD). Through a collaboration between TII and Space42, the country aims to develop satellite-based quantum links, enhance cyber resilience, and position itself as a global leader in next-generation secure communication technologies.