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 partnership between stc Bahrain and Global Payment Services (GPS) aims to accelerate Bahrain’s digital economy through advanced AWS cloud solutions. The collaboration enhances GPS’s scalability, security, and innovation capacity while reinforcing stc’s role as a trusted AWS Premium Partner driving digital transformation across financial institutions.
Kia has launched the all-new Sonet compact SUV in Sri Lanka, marking the first of 12 new SUV models to be introduced in the country. The Sonet is equipped with advanced technology, a turbocharged engine, and comprehensive safety features, offering both style and practicality for modern urban drivers.
BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 18, 2026/ — The Islamic Development Bank Institute (IsDBI) (https://IsDBInstitute.org/) successfully concluded the Applied AI in Islamic Finance Competency…
Oman’s MTCIT has opened registration for the Hadatha Sectorial Hackathon, a national initiative to strengthen telecom cybersecurity and support digital transformation. Targeting professionals, entrepreneurs, and startups, the event aims to develop scalable cyber solutions, boost local talent, and reinforce the country’s digital resilience across critical sectors.
VEON has urged the governments of Bangladesh and Pakistan to reduce taxation on telecommunications services, arguing that lower sector taxes…
Qatar’s Power International Holding plans to expand into Kazakhstan’s telecom market through the acquisition of Tele2. President Tokayev welcomed the move, highlighting its potential to modernize infrastructure, improve service quality, and strengthen broader Kazakh-Qatari investment cooperation in energy and telecommunications.
The Sri Lanka Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) Summit 2025 in Colombo focused on leveraging DPI to drive economic growth and digital inclusion. The event brought together global leaders, experts, and stakeholders to discuss how DPI can accelerate Sri Lanka’s digital economy and achieve Sustainable Development Goals by 2030.
Algeria has unveiled a national strategy aimed at strengthening cybersecurity, enhancing the resilience of critical digital infrastructure and reinforcing the…
iSchool, the leading K-12 AI and coding education platform in the MENA region, has acquired SEEDS, the EdTech division of Algoriza, to strengthen its presence in Saudi Arabia and expand corporate education programs. This strategic move allows iSchool to accelerate AI and coding upskilling for employees’ children as a valuable HR benefit, while deepening bilingual curriculum development and broadening partnerships across public and private schools. With Saudi Arabia’s youthful population and growing focus on future-ready skills, the acquisition positions iSchool as a key player in bridging education and innovation in the region.
Khazna said the milestone reflects its commitment to delivering resilient, high-performance digital infrastructure tailored to the accelerating demands of AI-driven computing. The company’s UAE portfolio currently includes 30 data centres, with 22 already achieving Tier III Certification of Constructed Facility status.