Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
At Intersec Saudi Arabia, Kearney will showcase AI and VR applications in security, demonstrating their impact on predictive and personalized security solutions. These innovations are poised to revolutionize security training and operations in smart cities.
Egypt is working to become a regional hub for technology research and development by attracting global companies to set up R&D centers. The government is offering incentives such as tax exemptions and investment incentives, with a focus on innovation, regulatory improvements, and leveraging the country’s young, skilled workforce.
Bridge Alliance is advancing its Bridge Alliance API Exchange (BAEx) with 14 committed operators, simplifying API adoption for enterprises. The platform will be showcased at MWC Barcelona 2025, highlighting innovations like Number Verification and SIM Swap APIs. Bridge Alliance is strengthening its network through strategic partnerships with channel providers.
The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) successfully recovered a Rs5 million penalty from Wateen Telecom after a prolonged legal battle. The penalty stemmed from an exclusive agreement between Wateen Telecom and DHA Lahore, which violated the Competition Act, 2010. The recovery was made under the CCP’s authority to enforce penalties on non-compliant entities.
Telenor Pakistan has appointed Bilal Javed Bhatti as Chief Business Officer. A 20-year industry veteran, Bhatti has led digital, sales, and fintech initiatives within the company, underscoring Telenor’s commitment to local leadership and innovation-driven growth.
Mobily and Ooredoo have pledged US$2.2 billion to the ITU’s Partner2Connect initiative, supporting data centres, subsea cables, 5G, and fibre infrastructure projects aimed at advancing universal connectivity and digital inclusion across Saudi Arabia and the MENA region.
STC Group has acquired a 9.97% stake in Telefonica and is now seeking a board seat following Telefonica’s CEO change. This move comes after significant ownership changes at Telefonica, with the Spanish government and Criteria increasing their stakes.
Tech Mahindra has launched a refreshed global brand identity to celebrate its 39th anniversary, emphasizing agility, AI-led transformation, and the theme of “Scale at Speed™.” The new look aligns with its strategy to strengthen brand recall, unify portfolio companies, and inspire global innovation.
SLT-MOBITEL sponsored the SLIoT Challenge 2025, Sri Lanka’s top IoT competition, nurturing youth innovation across school, university, and open categories. Winners demonstrated outstanding creativity and technical skill, reflecting the country’s advancing digital landscape and SLT-MOBITEL’s commitment to fostering next-gen tech talent.
At Capacity Europe 2024, stc Group was awarded Best Middle Eastern Connectivity Provider and Best Sales Team Globally. The Group also formed strategic partnerships with Cubic Telecom and China Unicom to enhance IoT innovation and connectivity, reinforcing its commitment to driving digital transformation in the telecommunications sector.