Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Huawei and Tunisia’s Al-Khawarizmi Computing Center hosted a seminar in Tunis to advance smart education and telemedicine. The partnership supports over 450 institutions through a cloud platform and uses AI-powered medical imaging to enhance healthcare delivery, reinforcing Tunisia’s digital transformation efforts.
Ooredoo Tunisia has been named “Customer Service of the Year 2026” for the seventh consecutive time, recognizing its excellence across consumer and business telecom services. The award, based on independent mystery shopper evaluations, reflects sustained investment in people, digital tools, and high-quality customer experiences.
Artificial intelligence dominated discussions at Riyadh’s Absher Conference, with leaders highlighting its impact on government services, education, and media. Panels emphasized infrastructure readiness, talent development, and AI-powered storytelling, positioning AI as a unifying force driving Saudi Arabia’s digital transformation.
Saudi Arabia set a Guinness World Record by hosting the world’s largest digital solutions hackathon, uniting thousands of participants to build AI-driven public service innovations. The event highlighted national talent, unveiled new digital platforms, and strengthened partnerships supporting Vision 2030 and large-scale digital transformation.
Saudi Arabia ranked second globally in the ITU Digital Regulatory Maturity Index 2025, retaining “Leading” status among 193 countries. The achievement reflects strong leadership support, inclusive digital policies, cross-sector collaboration, and regulatory frameworks that drive innovation, investment, and digital economy growth.
Pakistan is seeking Chinese fintech investment to expand digital lending, boost SME financing, and advance financial inclusion. Talks with Fintopia China highlighted Pakistan’s underbanked market, regulatory reforms, and incentives aimed at attracting foreign fintech firms as part of a broader digital economy strategy.
Euronews has launched Euronews Travel in partnership with Media City Qatar, expanding its brand with a dedicated tourism channel. The platform will deliver digital-first travel content before expanding to global TV networks, supporting Qatar’s ambition to become a leading international media hub.
Pakistan held high-level talks with Ant Group and Easypaisa to expand digital payments and fintech services, focusing on financial inclusion, cashless transactions, and digital lending. The discussions explored QR-based payments, digital banking, tokenisation, and regulated fintech frameworks to support Pakistan’s transition to a digitally enabled economy.
Pakistan is nearing the launch of 5G services as the PTA finalizes preparations for a spectrum auction expected before Ramazan. With the Information Memorandum due shortly and the auction potentially scheduled for mid-February, the move is seen as a key milestone in advancing digital connectivity, innovation, and next-generation services across the country.
Pakistan’s PTA and UNDP concluded Cybersecurity Awareness Week 2025 with a national campaign promoting cyber hygiene, digital safety, and information integrity. The initiative brought together government, telecom operators, and international partners, reinforcing cybersecurity as a key pillar of Pakistan’s digital transformation and consumer trust.