Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Iran will host the 25th International Telecom Exhibition in Tehran from December 23-26, with 148 domestic and foreign companies participating. The event will focus on sustainable telecommunication in the AI era and attract digital economy and technology firms, government bodies, universities, and delegations from Iraq, Russia, Armenia, and Türkiye.
SS&C Technologies has opened a new office in Riyadh to deepen its ties with Saudi Arabia’s financial sector. This expansion supports the company’s growth in the region, where it already serves 150 clients. The new office will focus on enhancing collaboration with local regulators and providing tailored services.
Telecom Egypt and SubCom’s completion of dual subsea cable landings in Egypt enhances the SEA-ME-WE-6 network’s connectivity and capacity, supporting a critical Eurasia telecom corridor and strengthening digital infrastructure between Asia, the Middle East, and Europe.
Gulf Business Machines and Arab Open University have partnered to boost cybersecurity for digital education across the Arab region. Utilizing GBM’s COR. platform, the initiative offers comprehensive threat detection, response, and advisory services to protect academic data and ensure secure learning environments amid increasing cyber risks.
Oman has launched new business services on the Oman Business Platform, including the “Lease Contracts Service,” Financial Reports Service, and the Interactive Guide Service for trade names. The initiative aims to boost economic activity, streamline operations, and support digital transformation by enhancing accessibility to key business services.
Tunisia’s Ministry of Health is deploying the Najda platform nationwide to improve cardiac emergency response. Linking ambulances, hospitals, and specialists in real time, Najda reduces treatment delays and boosts survival chances. The project is part of broader health digitization efforts, including telemedicine expansion and international partnerships.
QIC has launched Qatar’s first personal cyber insurance product, providing individuals financial protection from cyberattacks, fraud, and data restoration costs. The product supports Qatar’s national digital security goals and is available as an affordable add-on to existing insurance policies.
MTN Group has partnered with Meta to enhance voice and video call quality on WhatsApp and other real-time calling apps across 12 MTN markets. By optimizing networks and applications, the initiative improves user experience. Nigeria is the first market to benefit, showing a 50% improvement in performance indicators.
Valu and RoboGarden Egypt collaborate to offer flexible payments for ‘Learn to Earn,’ a digital skills program empowering youth, women, and people with disabilities with job-ready tech skills.
Cairo, September 10, 2025: Egypt’s Entrepreneur Awards (EEA), the leading platform for entrepreneurship in Egypt, has announced the launch and…