Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Nepal has seen a rapid shift towards digital payments, driven by the COVID-19 pandemic and improved mobile and internet access. The Payment System Oversight Report 2023/24 highlights significant growth in platforms like connectIPS, QR codes, and mobile banking, as traditional payment methods like cheques and cards show slower adoption.
Ooredoo is the Official Telecom Sponsor of the Qatar TotalEnergies Open 2025, a WTA 1000 event featuring top women’s tennis players like Aryna Sabalenka and Iga Świątek. The tournament offers a $3.65 million prize pool and strengthens Qatar’s position as a global sports hub, with tickets starting from QR30.
Veeam celebrates its top-performing partners for the Middle East & CIS at the ProPartner Summit event in Dubai, recognizing their…
e& UAE has launched a suite of AI-powered solutions in partnership with Microsoft to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The offerings, including Microsoft 365, Dynamics 365, and Azure, aim to enhance productivity, improve customer experiences, and drive sustainable growth through AI integration and skilling initiatives.
Offering complimentary live channels, movies, and exclusive content in both Arabic and English, LG Channels transforms the viewing experience for…
The UAE has launched an AI-driven initiative to expedite lawmaking and amend existing laws, aiming to improve speed and accuracy by 70%. This ambitious project will be managed by the Regulatory Intelligence Office, with significant investments backing the country’s commitment to AI as a core element of future governance.
By: Christian Reilly, Field CTO, Cloudflare The holiday season remains a make-or-break period for most retailers. Purchases in November and…
Bahrain is building cloud capacity and enabling cross-border data flows through an adequacy-based model, while Qatar is enforcing a sovereignty-first, centralised governance approach.
The Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications in Bahrain organized a workshop on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The session aimed at enhancing national capacity to achieve SDGs, aligning with Bahrain’s Economic Vision 2030. Efforts include developing infrastructure, supporting digital transformation, and promoting sustainable transport solutions in coordination with relevant ministries.
Qatar has inaugurated its Space Radio Monitoring Center (SRMC), enhancing the country’s satellite communications infrastructure. Equipped with advanced monitoring systems, the SRMC ensures interference-free satellite operations and positions Qatar as a leader in global space communications.