Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Over the last month, the Middle East’s telecom landscape has been awash with high-impact deals, forward-thinking partnerships, and major technology…
Bangladesh has fallen six places to 82nd in Surfshark’s 2025 Digital Quality of Life Index, ranking 121 countries by digital wellbeing across five pillars. It performed best in internet quality at 65th, though speeds remain below global averages. Affordability challenges persist, with over four hours of work needed monthly for fixed broadband access. The country ranked 73rd in e-government and 85th in e-security, trailing India but ahead of Pakistan.
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Mohamed Jawad, CFO of Oman Qatar Insurance Company, discusses growth drivers in Oman’s insurance sector, highlighting digital transformation, AI, and automation. He outlines how OQIC is leveraging technology for financial operations and claims management. Jawad also shares advice for aspiring CFOs and the importance of industry forums for knowledge sharing.
Visit Oman and TBO Holidays have formed a partnership to boost Oman’s presence in the B2B travel sector. The collaboration will promote Oman’s unique offerings across key Middle Eastern and Indian markets, using TBO’s global platform to empower travel agents and streamline the booking process for both group and FIT segments.
Maroc Telecom has launched “iNJOY,” a fully digital mobile brand offering flexible and customizable plans starting at 59 dirhams per month. Customers can select internet data and call hours, with a fully independent customer experience through a mobile app or online portal, reinforcing Maroc Telecom’s focus on innovation and digital solutions.
e& UAE has partnered with Airbus to deliver advanced communication solutions to the UAE’s enterprise market, emphasizing mission-critical push-to-talk and video services to drive digital transformation and enhance operational efficiency.
Talkpool has secured a contract with the world’s largest telecom vendor to maintain a major mobile network in Pakistan, valued at approximately 620,000 Euros annually. This initial Managed Services contract represents a significant step for Talkpool in the Middle East, enhancing its service offerings and revenue stability in the region.
Absa Group has expanded its partnership with AWS to accelerate cloud adoption, positioning itself as a cloud-native bank delivering secure, agile, and personalized services. The collaboration will modernize infrastructure, boost innovation, and extend community impact through initiatives like Women in Tech, which will provide AWS training to 150 women across five African countries.