Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Doha, November 24, 2025: The Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) has launched a public consultation on the current phase of the…
Helping Small Businesses and Global Enterprises Strengthen Defenses with Agentic AI and Sophos Intelix Intelligence to Microsoft Security Copilot and…
The company will present AI-native cybersecurity capabilities to power autonomous security operations, the Mortal vs Machine competition, and share insights…
Cairo, November 22, 2025 – Egypt’s Entrepreneur Awards (EEA) marked a historic milestone as it celebrated its fifth anniversary during…
Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia — NVIDIA GeForce Middle East is partnering with True Gaming for the 2025 True Gaming…
Sri Lanka has built cybersecurity directly into its national digital economy blueprint, acknowledging rising competition from global digital markets and a trillion-dollar scam economy. The government’s AI-first strategy integrates trust, security, and inclusion to strengthen digital public infrastructure and economic competitiveness. Officials say improving cyber resilience and digital trust will be key to accelerating national growth.
Qatar hosted the first Arab Cyber Exercise as part of its National Cyber Drill 2025, gathering 21 Arab nations and regional cybersecurity leaders. The exercise focused on cross-border attack scenarios, strengthening cooperation, enhancing regional cyber readiness, and improving institutional response capabilities. Officials emphasized the importance of unified action to protect digital infrastructure and support long-term stability.
Ooredoo Qatar wrapped up its participation as the Official Telecom Sponsor of Rowad Qatar 2025, showcasing a comprehensive portfolio of SME-focused digital solutions. From customer engagement tools to enterprise connectivity and productivity platforms, Ooredoo reaffirmed its role as a key enabler of innovation and entrepreneurship, supporting Qatar’s shift toward a diversified, knowledge-driven economy.
Pakistan has created a secure, locally made mobile phone designed specifically to protect government communication from hacking and interception. Built without internet capability and operating in a closed secure loop, the device was developed after WhatsApp failures during wartime exposed critical vulnerabilities. It marks a major step toward national digital sovereignty and cybersecurity independence.
Oman’s digital payments ecosystem experienced major growth in 2024, driven by mobile payments, card transactions, and improved financial infrastructure. Mobile payment volumes quadrupled, OmanNet saw large gains, and clearing systems expanded significantly. Supported by regulatory reforms and Vision 2040 goals, Oman is rapidly moving toward a secure, integrated, cashless financial environment.