Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Egypt’s Minister of Communications, Amr Talaat, met with World Bank Vice President Sangboo Kim to discuss expanding collaboration on digital transformation, infrastructure, and skills development. The partnership aims to enhance Egypt’s digital strategy, focusing on rural internet access, government services, and boosting youth employment through digital literacy.
MTN South Sudan has secured a 15-year operating license from the National Communication Authority, replacing an outdated Sudanese license. The new license includes commitments to expand coverage, improve service quality, and drive innovation. MTN aims to cover 90% of the population within ten years, despite affordability and infrastructure challenges.
Cyber fraud in Oman rose 35% in Q1 2025, fueled by fake websites, job scams, phishing, and cryptocurrency fraud. ROP urges public vigilance, reporting, and cybersecurity best practices while strengthening cooperation to combat rising threats targeting individuals—including children—and dismantling cross-border scam rings.
Alibaba bets on AI as future growth engine despite profit slump, focusing on cloud, AI agents, and platform restructuring to drive long-term value.
Padash, an Iraqi startup, has secured $125,000 to enhance its quick commerce platform, focusing on rapid food and grocery delivery within Erbil. This investment will support the expansion of its services and app development, aiming to revolutionize convenience in urban Iraq.
The Information & eGovernment Authority (IGA), in partnership with Beyon Connect, has launched the Bulk Know Your Customer (KYC) Service, marking a major step forward in Bahrain’s digital financial transformation and data verification ecosystem.
Ericsson, in partnership with stc Group, King Saud University, and Vonage, has launched the ‘Spark Tomorrow’ tech hackathon in Saudi Arabia. The two-day event will bring together developers to create innovative applications using IoT, AI, and XR technologies, supporting Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 goals of advancing digital transformation and innovation.
Samsung has launched the Galaxy A56 5G, A36 5G, and A26 5G smartphones, featuring Awesome Intelligence AI, improved durability, and enhanced security. These models provide creative tools, longer software support, and high-performance displays, making them ideal for users seeking affordable, cutting-edge 5G mobile technology.
Etihad Salam Telecom Company has partnered with Cloud Solutions to transform digital healthcare in Saudi Arabia. Their collaboration aims to improve healthcare accessibility, efficiency, and quality by leveraging AI-driven technologies and integrated cloud solutions. This partnership supports Saudi Vision 2030, enhancing healthcare for both public and private sectors.
Bangladesh plans to allocate 10 MHz of unsold 700 MHz spectrum to state-owned Teletalk despite the operator having more than Tk 5,500 crore in unpaid dues. The decision follows a recent auction where Grameenphone acquired 10 MHz, leaving 15 MHz unused, raising questions about regulatory compliance.