Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Egypt’s Cybersecurity Academy enters its second year, offering free training to 5,000 young people across school, university, and graduate levels. Supported by national authorities and international tech companies, the program provides practical cybersecurity skills and accredited certification, aiming to enhance digital safety and career readiness nationwide.
Telecom Egypt and SubCom have completed two cable landing stations in Egypt for the India-Europe-Xpress (IEX) subsea cable system. The stations at Zafarana2 and Sidi Kerir enhance connectivity between Mumbai and Milan, supporting Egypt’s role as a key hub linking Africa, Europe, and Asia.
Orange Jordan launched an initiative to strengthen direct communication with customers, engaging over 1,100 employees across the Kingdom. The initiative focused on gathering customer feedback to enhance the company’s services. This effort aligns with Orange’s commitment to customer-centricity, improving experiences and fostering stronger connections with its community.
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 11th February, 2025 – IFS, the leading technology provider of enterprisecloud and Industrial AI software, today announced…
The Sharjah-Pakistan Business Roundtable gathered over 200 investors to explore investment opportunities across various sectors, including manufacturing, trade, and green-tech. The event aimed to strengthen economic ties between Sharjah and Pakistan, providing a platform for businesses to collaborate and expand within Sharjah’s thriving investment ecosystem.
Saudi Arabia’s Future Investment Initiative (FII) conference highlights the kingdom’s ambitions in AI and digital transformation despite declining oil revenues and regional conflicts. Key figures, including Elon Musk and Julie Sweet, discussed the role of technology in economic stability, showcasing the nation as a hub for investment and innovation.
e& UAE has set a world record by achieving a 600Mbps uplink speed on a live 5G network using FR1 band aggregation and uplink 3Tx technology, fully compliant with 3GPP Release 17. This milestone advances 5G-Advanced capabilities, empowering applications like 8K video uploads, cloud gaming, and smart homes with unprecedented speed and low latency. It reinforces the UAE’s position as a global tech leader driving next-generation digital innovation.
Visa’s 2024 report shows a surge in digital payments in Bangladesh, with a 14% increase in spending and 17% rise in transactions. Dhaka leads the growth, while other cities like Gazipur and Rajshahi also show rising adoption. Contactless payments and e-commerce transactions are key drivers in this shift.
President Paul Kagame’s visit to Algeria strengthened bilateral ties, spotlighting educational support in AI for Rwandan students and resulting in 11 new cooperation agreements. Both countries committed to fostering trade, knowledge exchange, and unity, with Rwanda planning a diplomatic mission in Algeria to boost economic engagement.
Robi Axiata achieved a 341% year-on-year profit growth in Q2 2023, reaching Tk 1.07 billion, driven by revenue growth and cost efficiency. Despite economic and regulatory challenges, the telecom operator reduced its cost of revenue, expanded its subscriber base, and heavily invested in network improvements, while preparing for future market impacts.