Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
General Assembly Bahrain and Advantari Digital Solutions have partnered to connect skilled graduates with real-world consultancy projects, bridging Bahrain’s digital skills gap. Their joint efforts include training, career events, and industry engagement to foster a future-ready tech workforce.
NBB and Batelco have partnered to offer businesses in Bahrain integrated connectivity and payment solutions, combining Batelco’s corporate services with NBB GO’s mobile POS technology. This initiative aims to streamline operations, promote cashless payments, and support the country’s digital economy growth.
Huawei demonstrated breakthroughs in 5G Advanced monetization and AI-powered network solutions at MWC Shanghai 2025, highlighting collaboration with China’s major carriers and global partners. With innovations spanning services, infrastructure, and operations, Huawei aims to drive new telecom revenue streams and foster intelligent network evolution worldwide.
SRTI Park’s Business Breakfast event showcased advancements in AI and quantum computing from leading tech companies and in-house startups. The event highlighted the AI Factory concept, technology stack essentials, and products like AHB’s Dialog XR chatbot, reflecting Sharjah’s growing role as a hub for AI innovation and collaboration in the UAE and beyond.
African startups like Soil Regen Guy, Afrisoul, LiquidGold, Arumloo, and FOST are pioneering affordable, scalable water-saving technologies to tackle the continent’s water scarcity crisis. Their solutions target smallholder farmers, schools, communities, and large farms, combining innovation with local relevance to conserve water, boost agricultural productivity, and improve sanitation.
Algeria plans to introduce 40 new digital vocational training specialties next academic year to support its National Digital Transformation Strategy. This initiative aims to train 500,000 ICT specialists by 2030, reduce brain drain by 40%, and align workforce skills with economic demands, reinforcing the country’s tech ecosystem and youth employability.
Benefit has successfully renewed its ISO 27001:2022 and ISO 22301:2019 certifications, demonstrating its commitment to stringent information security and business continuity standards. The zero non-conformity audit result highlights Benefit’s robust cybersecurity framework and operational resilience, boosting stakeholder confidence in its fintech services.
e& enterprise and Microsoft have expanded their partnership to deploy AI-driven, industry-specific solutions across MENAT markets, focusing on sectors like BFSI, retail, and public services. Leveraging Microsoft Azure’s AI platforms and e& enterprise’s regional expertise, the collaboration aims to enhance operational efficiency, customer experience, and innovation, promoting digital transformation across the region.
PTCL, Telco Integrators, and Kacific have formed a strategic partnership to expand satellite broadband and voice services across Pakistan, focusing on underserved and remote regions. Combining PTCL’s infrastructure, Telco Integrators’ operational expertise, and Kacific’s satellite technology, the initiative aims to enhance digital inclusion, support SMEs, and drive socio-economic growth by providing reliable high-speed internet.
Oman ranks 18th globally in ITU’s 2024 ICT Regulatory Tracker, leading GCC and Arab nations through strengthened regulation, legal clarity, and competitive digital policies aligned with Vision 2040.