Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
The Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce has partnered with Tawasal Information Technology to create a dedicated digital channel on the Tawasal SuperApp. This initiative aims to enhance communication between the business community in Abu Dhabi and global markets, offering advanced digital features to support business activities and promote economic development.
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) mandates telecom operators to notify consumers of major network outages, detailing causes, affected areas, and restoration times. Operators must report outages via a public portal and provide compensation for disruptions over 24 hours, promoting transparency and accountability to protect critical telecom infrastructure.
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.
Beyon has appointed Aecom as the master planner for its $700 million Digital City project in Bahrain. The initiative aims to create a technology and innovation hub in the Hamala area with a focus on sustainable urban design, transport integration, and high-value job creation to support Bahrain’s digital economy.
Qatar’s National Cyber Security Agency won the WSIS 2025 Prize for its Cybersecurity Curriculum Project, highlighting its success in raising digital ethics and safety awareness across schools, parents, and teachers. The project supports Qatar’s vision to build a cyber safe society and become a global cybersecurity leader.
Naver Corp. has partnered with Saudi Arabia’s AI agency to jointly develop an Arabic large language model (LLM) as part of their collaboration on AI, cloud computing, and data centers. This partnership supports Saudi Arabia’s 2030 vision for a tech-driven economy.
Eyouth has partnered with global education consultancy EDT&Partners in a US$6 million initiative to provide digital skills training to one million young people across Africa and the Middle East. This collaboration aims to empower youth with essential skills for thriving in the digital economy.
Northstar Telecom has partnered with EICT Technology to introduce its Startracker Vehicle Tracking Service to Saudi Arabia. The collaboration aims to provide businesses with advanced fleet management tools, including real-time tracking and customizable alerts. EICT will handle marketing and customer support, while Northstar will provide ongoing technological support.
Morocco has given telecom companies a three-month deadline to identify all anonymous phone numbers or face suspension of these lines. This initiative aims to enhance security and accountability in the telecommunications sector by ensuring all phone numbers are properly identified and linked to their respective owners.
Mastercard is advancing a digital payment initiative in Bangladesh, highlighted by their “Stunning Sydney 2024” campaign, aimed at reducing cash transactions. The campaign, encouraging digital payments during Eid-ul-Adha, aligns with Bangladesh’s goal to transition towards a cashless society.