Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
A global outage hit Amazon Web Services (AWS), disrupting major platforms including Amazon Prime, Fortnite, and Snapchat. The issue originated in AWS’s US-East-1 region in Virginia before engineers began restoring operations. The incident highlighted growing concerns over global cloud reliability and cybersecurity resilience.
Rural communities are increasingly targeted by online scams and digital fraud. Weak passwords, fake tech calls, and phishing emails make residents vulnerable. By adopting strong passwords, software updates, and cautious online behavior, rural citizens can protect themselves against evolving cyber threats.
Egyptian fintech company Money Fellows has surpassed $1.5 billion in transactions, reaching 8 million users and profitability. Operating under the Central Bank’s FinTech Sandbox, the firm offers digital savings circles, prepaid cards, and smart savings tools, supporting Egypt’s financial inclusion goals.
SPAYZ.io has expanded its network to Turkey, Egypt, South Africa, and Tanzania, adding new payment integrations including Mobile Money, EFT, and bank transfers. The company will next launch in the UAE and Singapore and present its solutions at SIGMA Rome 2025.
EDOTCO Bangladesh has installed the country’s first fibre-reinforced polymer (FRP) telecom tower in Gopalganj. Lighter and corrosion-resistant, the FRP structure enables faster installation, lower maintenance, and greener deployment, reinforcing Bangladesh’s digital infrastructure sustainability goals.
Bahrain has launched a tender for the 100MW Bilaj Al Jazayer Solar Project under a public-private partnership model. Due by 2027, the project supports Bahrain’s goal to generate 20% of its electricity from renewables by 2035, with strict eligibility and financing criteria for bidders.
Bahrain Post has introduced mobile postal services featuring fully equipped vehicles to bring delivery and mailing options directly to residents. Operating six days a week, the initiative supports Bahrain’s postal modernization strategy and digital transformation goals while improving accessibility and convenience for customers.
Qatar ranked first in engineering and technology research in the 2025 ARCIF report, which recorded massive growth in Arab scientific publishing—367% more journals and 6,800% more cited authors since 2016. Egypt led overall impact, while Saudi Arabia, Algeria, and Palestine excelled in other key categories.
Iraq has banned the online game Roblox after a court ruling citing child safety, moral, and cultural concerns. Authorities warned of exploitation, fake websites, and digital addiction risks, joining countries like Algeria, Oman, and Jordan in restricting access to the popular gaming platform.
Du and NextGenAI have doubled their Nvidia-powered AI supercluster to 13+MW at du’s DSO data centre, featuring advanced liquid cooling and Nvidia B300 GPUs. The project supports sovereign AI initiatives, reinforcing the UAE’s position as a leader in high-performance AI infrastructure.