Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Zong, Pakistan’s leading cellular and digital services provider, has achieved the TIA-942-C Rated-3 Certification for its Data Center at Zong HQ in Islamabad. This certification reinforces Zong’s commitment to providing advanced data services and robust infrastructure, ensuring high security and reliability for its customers.
Dr. Mohammed Hamad Al Kuwaiti, Chairman of the UAE Cybersecurity Council, highlighted the nation’s advanced cybersecurity system that predicts and mitigates over 50,000 daily cyberattacks. He also discussed the country’s focus on defending critical sectors and its efforts to counter misinformation and deepfake threats through exercises at IDEX and NAVDEX 2025.
Pass Delivery has partnered with SkipCash to introduce Card on Delivery (CoD), allowing customers in Qatar to make secure cashless payments for doorstep deliveries. This collaboration aims to streamline transactions, enhance security, and reduce cash-handling risks, contributing to Qatar’s shift toward a cashless society.
Telenor Pakistan has launched two initiatives—‘Nayi Raah,’ a flexible part-time work model, and an Executive MBA scholarship program in partnership with LUMS. These initiatives are designed to empower female employees, supporting their work-life balance and professional growth, and align with the International Women’s Day 2025 theme, ‘Accelerate Action.’
Ericsson and e& UAE have partnered to explore 6G technology and its future mobile network evolution. The collaboration focuses on advancing 6G concepts, leveraging both companies’ expertise to shape the next generation of connectivity, and aims to enhance the digital transformation in the UAE and beyond.
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LuLu Exchange has partnered with Fintech Galaxy to improve cross-border payments in Bahrain by leveraging open banking solutions. This collaboration aims to enhance transaction speed, security, and convenience, aligning with Bahrain’s financial inclusion goals. The partnership positions LuLu Exchange as the first licensed company to integrate open banking for payments.
Nigeria is expanding its digital economy with initiatives like the National Broadband Plan 2020-2025 and free public Wi-Fi projects in various states. These efforts aim to improve internet access, reduce the digital divide, and promote economic growth. NITDA regulates these initiatives to ensure quality, security, and widespread availability across the country.
Vodafone Qatar reported strong financial growth in 2024, with a net profit of QR601 million, driven by increased service revenue and EBITDA. The company continues to lead in digital innovation, sustainability, and customer experience, highlighted by key partnerships and technology advancements such as the launch of Instant SIM and 5G trials.
Geidea is expanding its innovative SoftPos service to Egypt after successful rollouts in Saudi Arabia and the UAE. This technology enables merchants to accept payments directly via smartphones, eliminating the need for traditional POS devices. Geidea’s SoftPos is part of their broader strategy to drive digital transformation in the region.