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’s telecom regulator has warned users to ensure SIM cards are registered in their own names, stressing accountability for misuse. The advisory follows extortion-related complaints in Karachi and aims to strengthen telecom security and regulatory compliance.
The General Telecommunications Corporation has delivered more than 5,000 boxes of diarrhea treatment solutions to Hodeidah’s Health and Environment Office. Deputy Governor Mohammed Halisi stressed the aid’s importance in helping hospitals and health centers address critical medical demands in the governorate.
Iraq is set to become part of the WorldLink transit cable project, reinforcing the country’s ambitions to strengthen digital infrastructure,…
The HAQQ mobile application has launched worldwide on Apple’s App Store and Google Play, expanding global access to a Shariah-compliant…
The Cyber First Kuwait Conference, under the National Cyber Security Center’s patronage, explored strategies to secure Kuwait’s digital future. The event emphasized cross-sector collaboration, the National Cybersecurity Strategy, and significant cybersecurity investments, with projections estimating $2.405 million in revenue for 2024.
Key Takeaways: Amman, Jordan – The Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC) of Jordan has reported significant activity in managing the country’s radio…
Huawei and Walton have partnered to establish a lithium battery manufacturing facility in Bangladesh, aiming to enhance the telecommunications infrastructure with sustainable energy solutions.
Dubai Internet City will showcase its AI-driven ecosystem at AI Everything Global from February 4-6, 2025. The event will focus on AI’s transformative power for equitable and viable development. The hub brings together 4,000+ businesses and supports innovation, fostering growth in AI technologies aligned with Dubai’s digital economy goals.
Telecom Egypt has activated a Mediterranean subsea link on the 2Africa subsea cable system, in collaboration with Cisco. This high-capacity link connects Port Said, Egypt, to Marseille, France, and addresses the rising demand for cloud and AI services. The project enhances the subsea network’s efficiency and international traffic capacity.
stc Bahrain has launched the “Scan & Go SIM,” the nation’s first self-activation service utilizing AI facial recognition. This innovative SIM allows customers to activate it instantly via the My stc BH app, offering a seamless, on-the-go experience without visiting a branch. The service is available with flexible prepaid and postpaid plans.