Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Paymentology has entered into a referral partnership with Zand Bank to provide fintechs and startups in the UAE with crucial financial services. This collaboration aims to support the UAE’s digital economy by offering infrastructure, compliance support, and services like BIN-sponsorship and virtual IBANs, helping new businesses scale efficiently.
Beyon Cyber, a part of Beyon Group, has been awarded three prestigious honors at the 2025 Cyber Security Excellence Awards, including Fastest Growing Cybersecurity Company, Excellence in Cybersecurity Innovation for its Intel X platform, and Cybersecurity CEO of the Year for Dr. Shaikh Khalid bin Daij Al Khalifa’s leadership.
Dialog Axiata PLC has launched the eSIM Quick Transfer feature, a first in Sri Lanka and South Asia, enabling easy transfer of eSIMs between iPhone and iPad devices. This innovation enhances mobile connectivity management, emphasizing security and convenience.
Algérie Télécom has revised its summer working hours for commercial agencies from June 1 to September 30, 2024. Northern regions will operate from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM, while southern regions will have split hours to mitigate heat. Customer service points will follow regional schedules, ensuring continuous service.
The UAE’s Technology Innovation Institute, VentureOne, and e& have launched QuantumConnect, a quantum key distribution-based encryption solution. Developed locally, it embeds hardware on fibre networks to deliver future-proof protection against quantum threats, ensuring compliance with UAE cryptography regulations and enhancing data security across regulated industries like finance and healthcare.
UAE-IX powered by DE-CIX has introduced 400 Gigabit Ethernet access, becoming the first Middle East IX to do so. This upgrade boosts capacity beyond six terabits and connects nearly 110 networks, strengthening its position as the region’s leading internet hub supporting growing digital demand.
Presight AI Holding has acquired a 51% stake in AIQ, enhancing its lead in AI and energy sectors in the UAE. This strategic move integrates AIQ’s AI solutions with Presight’s big data analytics, aiming to boost operational efficiencies and expand market offerings, significantly increasing value across involved entities.
ThousandEyes reported 376 global network outages from June 9-15, 2025, marking a 24% rise week-over-week. U.S. ISP outages notably surged 184%. Key outages included AT&T and Cogent Communications. Collaboration app outages remained stable at zero. The data underscores ongoing volatility in internet and cloud network reliability affecting enterprises worldwide.
Paytm is expanding its global presence by establishing new subsidiaries in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Singapore through its subsidiary, Paytm Cloud Technologies. The move aligns with its strategy to grow in international markets. Additionally, Mobiquest Mobile Technologies is selling its stake in Xceed IT Solutions.
Pakistan’s Ministry of IT has launched the Right of Way One-Window Operation, streamlining the process for telecom operators to obtain NOCs. This platform allows for electronic applications, real-time tracking, and online payments, accelerating fiber optic network rollout and contributing to the Digital Pakistan Vision.