Dancing with Scammers: The Telegram Tango Investigation
DUBAI, UAE, 7th May, 2025: Scams are a multi-billion-dollar business, maturing in their ability to target and take advantage of…
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Bahrain Launches My Gov App to Enhance Digital Services for Citizens and Residents
Bahrain has launched the My Gov app, providing 41 eServices from nine government entities. Developed in partnership with CrediMax, the app offers a unified login and integrates with eKey 2.0 for accessing personal documents. It reflects the country’s commitment to digital transformation and enhancing user experience.
African Cybersecurity Forum Opens in Rabat, Focuses on AI and Cloud Security
The African Cybersecurity Forum in Rabat focuses on strengthening digital security across the continent, with discussions on AI-driven threat detection and cybersecurity transformation. Moroccan ministers emphasized the need for greater pan-African collaboration in securing digital infrastructures, with Morocco at the forefront of cybersecurity development in Africa.
Djezzy Partners with Algerian Journalists’ Organisation to Expand Digital Services
Algerian mobile operator Djezzy has signed a strategic partnership with the National Organisation of Algerian Journalists (ONJA) to expand digital…
Pakistan’s AI and IT Freelancers Poised to Drive Next Wave of Digital Export Growth
Pakistan’s rapidly expanding community of AI and IT freelancers is emerging as a key driver of the country’s digital export…
Saudi Ministry of Islamic Affairs Amplifies Digital Outreach with Daily Hajj Programming on YouTube
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Islamic Affairs intensifies digital outreach with four daily Hajj-themed programs streamed live on YouTube, enhancing global access to religious teachings and fostering engagement during the pilgrimage season.
Israel Imposes Total Communication Blackout in Gaza Amid Escalating Conflict
again severed all internet and telephone connections to the Gaza Strip, plunging the territory into a communications blackout for the…
Egypt Scales Digital Training With National Telecom Institute
Egypt’s National Telecommunication Institute scaled digital training nationwide in 2025, reaching nearly 50,000 learners through 24 creativity centers and global partnerships. With strong employment outcomes across cybersecurity, AI, and workforce programs, NTI is building a job-ready digital talent pipeline aligned with Egypt’s national transformation goals.
PTCL–Telenor Merger Nears Completion as Senate Panel Flags Oversight Gaps
Pakistan’s Senate IT panel was told the PTCL–Telenor merger will conclude within two weeks. Lawmakers flagged transparency lapses in telecom boards, raised alarm over Rs65bn worth of citizen data on the dark web, and urged swift action on 5G rollout amid coverage gaps and cybersecurity concerns.
Accenture Launches Connected Innovation Center in Riyadh to Drive AI and Digital Transformation
Accenture has launched a Connected Innovation Center in Riyadh to accelerate AI adoption and enterprise transformation under Vision 2030. The hub supports cloud and AI prototyping, workforce upskilling through LearnVantage, and partnerships with global tech leaders, reinforcing Saudi Arabia’s position as a regional digital innovation center.