Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Orange Egypt has launched nationwide 5G services, starting with high-traffic zones and expanding countrywide. The rollout supports Egypt’s digital transformation and positions Orange as a leader in delivering high-speed, AI-ready, and smart city-enabled connectivity.
Kantar’s Africascope Maghreb 2024 study reveals that urban Moroccans spend an average of 5 hours and 46 minutes daily on media, with internet usage soaring to 91%. Social media platforms like Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram dominate online activities, while television continues to hold strong with 2 hours and 57 minutes of daily viewing.
Academy X graduated its second cohort of young Kuwaiti women, showcasing 50 tech and entrepreneurship projects supported by Talabat and led by CODED. The program builds AI, coding, and leadership skills, aligning with Kuwait Vision 2035 while preparing female students to become future leaders in STEM and innovation.
Dubai, UAE; 21 January 2025: Group-IB, a leading creator of cybersecurity technologies to investigate, prevent, and fight digital crime, announced…
The 46th GCC Summit in Bahrain reaffirmed commitments to regional security, economic integration, and collaboration in food, water, and digital sectors. Gulf leaders also reiterated support for a just resolution to the Palestinian cause. Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni highlighted the growing GCC-Italy partnership, especially in energy, digital transformation, and maritime security.
Huawei launches four intelligent networking solutions in Bangladesh—Xinghe Intelligent Fabric, Campus, WAN, and Unified Secure Access SASE—targeting core infrastructure challenges in finance, education, manufacturing, and public sectors to drive digital transformation and improve organizational communications.
Ooredoo has appointed Asma Al Thani as its Brand Ambassador, aligning with the company’s vision of pushing boundaries and connecting communities. Asma, aiming to be the first Arab to conquer the Explorers Grand Slam and all 14 of the world’s 8,000-metre peaks, will collaborate with Ooredoo on digital initiatives.
The Ministry of Higher Education, Research, and Innovation (MoHERI) in Oman has partnered with Digital Talent Company to implement a change management framework as part of the national digital transformation plan. This initiative aims to promote a culture of digital change and enhance operational efficiency in government institutions, aligning with Vision 2040.
Ooredoo and DE-CIX have launched Doha IX, Qatar’s first standalone commercial Internet Exchange. This partnership enhances connectivity, reduces costs, and supports Qatar’s digital transformation, providing businesses with efficient access to global content providers and improved network performance, in line with Qatar’s National Vision 2030.
Zain Group has recorded a brand valuation of USD 4.039 billion in 2026, a 16.1 per cent increase on the…