Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Ransomware attacks have surged across Africa in 2024, with Nigeria ranking third in threat detections. High-profile incidents impacted finance, government, energy, and telecom sectors, involving notorious gangs like LockBit, Hunters, and BlackSuit. The growing digital economy faces escalating cyber risks, highlighting the urgent need for stronger cybersecurity defenses.
South Korea launched the ‘We Mobile App’ in Nepal to support foreign employment with digital tools for skills, finance, and wellbeing. The initiative promotes transparency and safe labor management with Nepali government cooperation.
Huawei Cloud, in collaboration with CODE and NAUATECH, hosted the Saudi Arabia 2025 Developer Conference in Riyadh, showcasing AI-powered tools and training programs to empower local developers. With plans to expand cloud offerings and high-profile certifications, Huawei strengthens its role in Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 digital transformation.
Shareet Studios’ viral 19-second campaign for Zain transformed from a social media spot into a nationwide phenomenon. Featuring monotone humor, a meta storyline, and the catchy tagline “زين نت اسرع نت اسرع من الاعلان”, the ad boosted brand recall, showcased Zain’s Ookla awards, and resonated strongly with Kuwait’s diverse population.
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have joined forces to bolster their collaboration in the fields of Information Technology (IT) and Telecommunication. The agreement reflects their commitment to advancing technological cooperation and fostering stronger ties between the two nations.
Saudi Arabia’s Humain will launch Allam, a state-of-the-art Arabic AI model, this month. Designed to understand classical and regional dialects while grasping cultural nuances, it will debut via the Humain Chat app.
Meezan Bank’s launch of Visa Global eSIM marks a milestone in Pakistan’s digital payment and connectivity landscape, providing premium travelers with innovative, hassle-free international data access.
Pakistan and Uzbekistan are enhancing their digital cooperation, focusing on cybersecurity, digital services, and technology ventures. Discussions included creating a one-window system for digital services, fostering startup ecosystems, and investing in digital skills training for youth and women. Both countries agreed to form a Joint Working Group for further collaboration.
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Egypt’s Ministry of Supply and Microsoft discussed collaboration on digital transformation and database integration to enhance government services. The meeting also reviewed automation projects and plans for new initiatives aimed at improving efficiency and trade practices.