Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Egypt has signed MoUs with 55 international and local firms to expand its ICT sector, creating 70,000 new jobs. The agreements, under the Digital Egypt strategy, strengthen Egypt’s role as a global outsourcing hub, leveraging its skilled workforce, infrastructure, and competitive investment incentives.
DeFi Technologies is establishing operations in Bahrain to drive decentralised finance growth across the MENA region. The Nasdaq-listed firm will leverage Bahrain’s advanced crypto regulation to introduce its DeFi product suite, aiming to position the Kingdom as a key hub for blockchain innovation and digital asset adoption.
BENEFIT will represent Bahrain at the Singapore FinTech Festival 2025, showcasing technologies like BenefitPay and the Bahrain Credit Reference Bureau. The company’s participation supports Bahrain’s vision to become a regional fintech powerhouse, fostering global partnerships, digital innovation, and sustainable growth in alignment with Economic Vision 2030.
The Bahraini Journalists Association thanked HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister for his support in enacting Bahrain’s new Press and Digital Media Law. The legislation protects journalists’ rights, strengthens responsible reporting, and reflects HRH’s commitment to modernizing Bahrain’s media landscape under His Majesty the King’s leadership.
Wateen Telecom has secured a 20-year renewal of its LDI license from the PTA after resolving APC-related issues. The move reinforces Wateen’s position as a key enabler of Pakistan’s digital infrastructure, supporting nationwide fiber expansion and 5G readiness through compliance, innovation, and operational excellence.
Umniah has signed a five-year agreement with Ericsson to upgrade Jordan’s mobile network, covering 3G, 4G, and 5G technologies. The deal includes advanced Ericsson Radio System equipment to boost capacity and efficiency while supporting Jordan’s national digital transformation and expanding digital services to underserved areas.
Dubai’s Chamber of Digital Economy facilitated the growth of 582 digital startups in the first nine months of 2025, led by AI ventures. Backed by the “Business in Dubai” platform and global roadshows across 17 cities, the chamber is strengthening Dubai’s position as a global innovation hub aligned with the Dubai Economic Agenda (D33).
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