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, United Arab Emirates–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Genians, Korea’s No.1 leader in Network Access Control (NAC) and Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR),…
Oman’s Ministry of Commerce, Industry, and Investment Promotion (MoCIIP) has launched a programme to integrate 4IR technologies into the industrial sector. The initiative aims to enhance global competitiveness, improve factory efficiency, reduce costs, and create job opportunities, aligning with Oman’s Industrial Strategy 2040 and Vision 2040.
The UAE’s Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority has launched the ICT Regulatory Sandbox to test new tech products and services. This initiative allows for a controlled environment to assess impacts before market release, fostering innovation and enhancing legal frameworks to support rapid technological advancements.
Experts at the Digital Pakistan Vision 2047 seminar called for urgent AI adoption across industries to boost competitiveness. Speakers emphasized youth education, workforce upskilling, and business involvement, while launching an AI Center to advance discourse and policymaking for Pakistan’s digital future.
Ncell has renewed its ISO 27001 and ISO 27701 certifications, reaffirming its leadership in information security and data privacy in Nepal. The renewal validates Ncell’s compliance with global standards, strengthens customer trust, and ensures robust protection of personal and sensitive data across its core operations.
BrazzPR raised $75,000 in funding for Wrkman through a digital storytelling campaign that utilized influencer marketing. The campaign successfully grew Wrkman’s user base to over 10,000, showcasing the power of strategic digital marketing and storytelling in attracting investors and users for startups in the tech sector.
The Startup Charter reflects Egypt’s ongoing efforts to position innovation and entrepreneurship as key drivers of economic diversification, job creation, and sustainable growth within the country’s evolving technology ecosystem.
ONE App, powered by Al Salam Bank, has won the Best Project for Digital Transformation at the 2025 eGovernment Excellence Awards. The honour recognises the platform’s role in reshaping Bahrain’s financial sector through smart, integrated digital services that enhance user experience, strengthen sector-wide innovation, and contribute to national digital transformation goals.
Air Link has formed a new wholly owned subsidiary, ZEXO Technologies, backed by Rs. 200 million in capital to manage manufacturing and distribution across multiple tech product categories. The move broadens the company’s presence in Pakistan’s fast-growing technology market, aligning with its long-term strategy to innovate, diversify and strengthen local industry capabilities.
stc Bahrain is the Official Telecom Partner for Bahrain Comic Con 2025, providing advanced connectivity and interactive experiences for over 40,000 attendees. The event, held on May 2-3, will showcase creativity and innovation, with giveaways through stc pay, enriching the vibrant atmosphere of this major pop culture gathering.