Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Iraq has launched the “Eye of Iraq 2025” app to enhance digital services, including emergency response and real-time alerts. The app allows users to access essential services, contact emergency services, and submit detailed reports. It aims to improve governance, public safety, and citizen engagement with government systems.
This partnership is set to empower African communities, governments, and businesses, and represents a significant step toward realising the shared goal of financial inclusion and economic advancement across Africa
AfTIAS 2.0 boosts Algerian startups through capacity-building, market access, and global exposure, fostering inclusive digital economic growth amid ongoing challenges.
Ooredoo celebrates the 15th anniversary of its Nojoom loyalty programme with a series of events, including a month-long shopping festival and Instagram contest. Members can earn Nojoom Points through purchases with partners and Ooredoo services, with a prize pool of five million points, enhancing customer engagement and rewards.
Tamkeen and Invita have partnered to launch Nasmaakum, a sign language mobile app aimed at enhancing accessibility for individuals with hearing and speech impairments in Bahrain. This initiative will help bridge communication gaps, empowering hearing-impaired individuals to access services and support, and aligns with Bahrain’s inclusivity and SDG goals.
Beyond Technology has been chosen as the exclusive provider for Juniper Networks solutions at Jazz, enhancing the operator’s digital transformation. This partnership aims to optimize network infrastructure with advanced AI, promising significant improvements in operational efficiency and customer service.
Google Pay is launching soon in Bangladesh, starting with City Bank cardholders, enabling NFC-based payments and digital wallet use. The move follows its success across South and Southeast Asia, boosting Bangladesh’s digital finance growth alongside local platforms like bKash.
Ooredoo Kuwait celebrated Kuwaiti Women’s Day by launching initiatives to honor and empower women within the company and community. The company recognized female employees, hosted SAP Kuwait’s MD Sondos Bushahri, and collaborated with Alnowair for a leadership workshop, underscoring Ooredoo’s commitment to inclusion and female empowerment.
i4 Solutions has expanded its managed security services by integrating Cisco’s Extended Detection and Response (XDR) solution. This advancement enhances cybersecurity capabilities for businesses in Qatar, allowing for comprehensive threat detection and response, aligning with Qatar National Vision 2030 to drive digital transformation and innovation.
ThousandEyes reported 376 global network outages from June 9-15, 2025, marking a 24% rise week-over-week. U.S. ISP outages notably surged 184%. Key outages included AT&T and Cogent Communications. Collaboration app outages remained stable at zero. The data underscores ongoing volatility in internet and cloud network reliability affecting enterprises worldwide.