Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Orange Tunisie has inaugurated a cutting-edge data centre in Sousse, Tunisia, aimed at supporting the digital transformation of local businesses. This Tier III compliant facility provides secure, scalable hosting solutions, including cloud services and business continuity, benefiting both internal and B2B clients.
The year 2024 marked a transformative phase for Ooredoo Kuwait, under the visionary leadership of CEO Abdulaziz Al-Babtain. The company…
Algeria is advancing its digital transformation by modernizing the internal trade sector, introducing 36 digital platforms to monitor markets and enhance transparency. This effort supports the country’s economic growth, improves service delivery, and strengthens regulatory frameworks in line with President Tebboune’s vision for a digitalized economy.
PTCL, Telco Integrators, and Kacific have formed a strategic partnership to expand satellite broadband and voice services across Pakistan, focusing on underserved and remote regions. Combining PTCL’s infrastructure, Telco Integrators’ operational expertise, and Kacific’s satellite technology, the initiative aims to enhance digital inclusion, support SMEs, and drive socio-economic growth by providing reliable high-speed internet.
Iran and Saudi Arabia are strengthening ICT cooperation, focusing on regional data transit, cybersecurity, e-government, and infrastructure development. The countries aim to boost mutual collaboration through joint projects in AI, messaging platforms, and optical fiber, while leveraging their private sectors for ICT advancements, contributing to economic and technological growth.
Trend Micro blocked over eight million cyber threats in Bahrain in 2023, including 1.9 million email threats and 1.1 million malicious URLs. Globally, they thwarted 161 billion threats, a 10% increase year-on-year, highlighting the need for proactive cybersecurity measures in an evolving threat landscape.
Ajras, a Saudi proptech company, has raised US$1.5 million in a pre-Series A funding round led by Veda Holding. The funding will support the expansion of its “Rent Now, Pay Later” program for commercial and industrial properties. The startup had previously raised US$28 million in a seed round.
Bangladesh’s e-commerce sector is set for significant growth, with the “Digital Bangladesh” initiative driving increased adoption of digital payments. However, challenges remain, including a heavy reliance on cash-on-delivery payments and low financial literacy. Addressing these issues will unlock the full potential of the sector and integrate Bangladesh into the global market.
Thunder Energy Ltd and TalkPool AG have partnered to integrate AI-native energy intelligence with IoT and telecom solutions, providing sustainable energy options to telecom operators globally. Announced at MWC Barcelona 2025, this collaboration aims to enhance efficiency and sustainability in the telecom sector across Europe, the Americas, and beyond.
Banque Misr has successfully launched Egypt’s first public digital real estate auction, marking a major step towards innovation in the banking sector. In partnership with Belmazad, the auction introduces a transparent and efficient bidding process. The platform promises to expand, supporting Egypt’s digital transformation and economic development goals.