Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Yango Ads has launched CPI Plus campaigns in the UAE, offering machine-learning-driven app install optimisation with pay-per-install pricing and full-funnel analytics. The solution supports scalable, predictable mobile user acquisition as the UAE’s mobile-first digital economy continues to expand.
Valu has partnered with Tactful AI to enhance customer experience through unified omnichannel engagement, AI-driven automation, and advanced insights. The collaboration supports faster, more personalized interactions across digital touchpoints while showcasing the growing strength of Egypt’s homegrown fintech and AI ecosystem.
Bangladesh has approved the Telecommunication (Amendment) Ordinance 2025, guaranteeing uninterrupted internet access by legally prohibiting shutdowns under any circumstances. The ordinance strengthens telecom regulation, protects data privacy, enhances national security safeguards, and aligns the sector with international standards to support investment and digital resilience.
BIBF has launched a flexible e-learning programme on sustainable development to strengthen ESG and SDG awareness across Bahrain’s workforce and student community. The initiative supports economic diversification, green-economy readiness, and carbon-neutral ambitions by combining interactive learning, case studies, expert insights, and practical tools for real-world application.
Bahrain’s Digital Economy Steering Committee reviewed progress on the National Digital Economy Strategy, highlighting completed initiatives, improved coordination, and strong gains in innovation, STEM education, and cybersecurity. The strategy is reinforcing digital governance and service efficiency while strengthening Bahrain’s position as a competitive digital economy.
The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence is transforming both innovation and cyber threats, according to speakers at the Oman AI Security Conference (AISEC) 2025, held in Muscat and inaugurated by Minister of Transport, Communications and Information Technology Eng. Said bin Hamoud al Maawali. Participants stressed that while AI capabilities are accelerating, so too are the sophistication and speed of cyberattacks.
Egypt’s digital exports surged to $7.4 billion in 2025, driven by strong ICT growth, expanding outsourcing services, and major gains in digital skills and public platforms. Investments in infrastructure, AI-enabled services, and telecom upgrades have reinforced the country’s role as an emerging hub in global digital trade.
e& UAE has enhanced its 5.5G network by deploying four-carrier aggregation, enabling smartphones to access multiple channels simultaneously. The upgrade delivers speeds exceeding 4Gbps in select areas, improves performance in crowded locations, and supports the UAE’s push for advanced digital infrastructure ahead of wider rollout in 2026.
Oman’s Chamber of Commerce hosted a CEOs’ forum bringing together leaders from tech and telecom startups to discuss digital transformation, AI, and innovation. The event emphasized the digital economy’s role in diversification, youth empowerment, and building a competitive, knowledge-based economy aligned with Oman Vision 2040.
Ericsson and Zain Bahrain have expanded their partnership to deploy advanced 5G Edge solutions, enhancing network performance with ultra-low latency and resilient connectivity. The initiative will support Industry 4.0 use cases, AI-driven applications, and enterprise digital transformation, reinforcing Bahrain’s ambitions for a future-ready digital economy.