Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
ZTE is returning to the Nepali market with a new range of affordable smartphones. The company, in partnership with Shanker Group, aims to offer cutting-edge technology and sleek designs at competitive prices. The ZTE Blade and nubia series will cater to various needs, from gaming to photography, with strong battery performance.
Afghanistan’s National Information and Statistics Authority is expanding e-Tazkira digital ID distribution centers to increase access. Over 15 million digital IDs have been issued, and mobile teams are also assisting in remote areas. The NSIA is also collaborating with UNFPA on an upcoming national population census for accurate data.
Morocco leads Africa in 2025 mobile internet speeds at 124.32 Mbps, followed by South Africa and Tunisia, according to Ookla’s Speedtest Global Index. Only eight African countries met ranking thresholds, highlighting uneven digital infrastructure investment across the continent.
Du has climbed to the 20th position in the latest Global Telco 150 ranking, increasing its brand value to $3 billion. The achievement is attributed to its strong customer service, excellent coverage, and commitment to digital transformation, supported by strategic growth initiatives and a stellar Brand Strength Index of 83.2.
Kuwait’s Boubyan Bank partners with Swiss vendor Temenos to modernize its core banking systems, enhancing corporate, retail, and wealth management operations. The scalable platform supports Islamic banking, aiming to improve agility, efficiency, and personalized services. Boubyan joins other Temenos clients like Eurobank Cyprus, Haventree Bank, and Credicorp Capital.
Lebanon, Iraq, Jordan, 17th February, 2025: Mindware, a leading value-added distributor (VAD) inthe Middle East and Africa, has announced a…
Sabre Corporation collaborates with Oman’s government to enhance digital transformation in travel management. This partnership, involving training sessions on advanced technological tools, aims to improve efficiency and automate processes within Oman’s travel sectors, aligning with the nation’s strategic goals.
Huawei showcased advanced cybersecurity solutions at GISEC GLOBAL, focusing on AI-driven innovations like the OceanProtect E8000 data protection system and the Xinghe Intelligent Unified SASE Solution. The company highlighted its AI-powered security models and strategic partnerships, reinforcing its role as a leader in digital security and regional collaboration.
Oman’s Ministry of Transport, Communications, and Information Technology (MTCIT) has established a national AI committee to guide the country’s AI integration across key sectors. The committee will focus on policy development, ethical AI guidelines, education, and fostering public-private partnerships to drive digital transformation aligned with Oman Vision 2040.
Instabug has rebranded as Luciq, reflecting its shift from bug reporting to AI-powered mobile observability. Luciq enables proactive, predictive, and autonomous issue resolution, automating repetitive engineering tasks. Backed by Accel and Insight Partners, it serves global leaders like DoorDash and T-Mobile while expanding into fast-growing regions.