Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Saudi Arabia’s e-commerce market is set to reach $14.78 billion this year and $25 billion by 2029. WebCastle Technologies, recently entering the Saudi market, won the Best E-Commerce Agency Award at the 6th Middle East Retail & E-Commerce Summit and Awards KSA for their role in accelerating digital growth.
Algiers Metro has introduced a new e-ticketing mobile application, marking a step forward in the digitalisation of public transport services…
Cisco has appointed Bader Almadi as Vice President for Saudi Arabia, effective from Riyadh. Almadi brings more than 20 years…
Expansion supports long-term engagement with clients and prospects across the regionLONDON & DUBAI–(BUSINESS WIRE)— SkySparc, a trusted global provider of…
Qatar has suspended Talabat’s services for one week after finding the delivery platform guilty of misleading practices and consumer protection violations. Authorities cited deceptive product descriptions and failure to ensure service guarantees, while Talabat pledged cooperation and launched an internal review to resolve the issue.
The company achieved a net profit in Q3 2024, compared to a net loss in the same period last year. This positive trend continued for the nine-month period as well.
Pakistan’s telecom regulator has issued a No Objection Certificate for the merger of Telenor Pakistan into Pak Telecom Mobile Limited…
Iraq has launched the Ameen digital platform to combat online extortion and cybercrime, enabling victims to report cases within minutes through a secure system. The initiative follows rising misuse of digital content and AI-driven blackmail, supporting faster investigations and stronger protection under existing criminal laws.
Dell Technologies has partnered with Saudi-based Ejada to advance AI and multi-cloud solutions, focusing on innovation in Saudi Arabia. This strategic collaboration, aimed at driving technological advancements, was sealed with an MoU signed at the 24 Fintech Summit in Riyadh.
GSMA’s report urges Pakistan to reform spectrum policy, reduce mobile taxes, and boost digital trust to close its 52% mobile internet usage gap. Strategic reforms can unlock economic growth and regional digital leadership.