Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Pakistan is looking to accelerate the introduction of satellite broadband services as the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) seeks to facilitate…
Bangladesh is rolling out a QR code-based digital fuel pass system from April, initially targeting motorcycles, as the government moves…
Meeza has secured QAR 800 million (US$219 million) in Islamic financing from Dukhan Bank to expand its data center capacity by 44MW, with 6MW reserved for AI services. The project reinforces Qatar’s National Digital Agenda 2030 and positions the country as a growing regional hub for AI and digital infrastructure.
Qatar Islamic Bank has launched the QIB Junior App, a first-of-its-kind digital banking platform for youth aged 8–17. The app combines a prepaid Visa card with savings tools and parental controls, aiming to build financial literacy and confidence under secure supervision. The solution aligns with Qatar’s vision for digital inclusion and sustainable development.
Vodafone Qatar reported strong financial results for Q1 2025, with total revenue increasing by 6.1% to QR 855 million and net profit rising by 8.1% to QR 162 million. The company saw growth across core business segments and achieved a return on equity (ROE) of 12.7%, reflecting continued growth.
NAIROBI, KENYA, 28th May, 2025: As part of its strategic expansion, Mindware, a leading value-added distributor (VAD) in the Middle…
Four Kuwaiti executives—Isam Al-Sager (NBK), Sheikha Adana Nasser Al-Sabah (KIPCO), Bader Nasser Al-Kharafi (Zain), and Tariq Al-Sultan (Agility)—have been named to Forbes Middle East’s 2025 Sustainability Leaders list. Their inclusion reflects Kuwait’s growing ESG leadership across banking, telecom, investment, and logistics.
Recognition highlights AVEVA’s strength in helping industrial companies improve reliability, predict failures and turn asset data into action Dubai, United…
African startups raised $4.1 billion in 2025, driven largely by record debt financing and sector diversification beyond fintech. While funding shows structural recovery, a shrinking seed pipeline poses risks for future growth across the continent.
A high-level meeting in Algiers reviewed the first eight months of Algeria’s telecom and postal sector projects. Minister Sayed Ali Zrouqi directed faster rollout of fiber optics, mobile upgrades, and expanded ATM networks, with a strong push for accountability and teamwork to improve service quality for all citizens.