Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Cisco reports a surge in identity-based attacks and ransomware in the Middle East, with 25% of incidents targeting credentials and 40% involving ransomware. Education, manufacturing, and financial services were most affected. Cisco will showcase advanced cybersecurity solutions and AI innovations at Black Hat MEA 2024 to address these growing threats.
JD.com has opened a new 10,000 sq m warehouse in Dubai’s Jafza, its sixth in the UAE. Operated by Jingdong Logistics, the site supports nearly 1 million items with a 99.9% on-time rate. The move boosts JD.com’s Middle East expansion, with a 70,000 sq m smart hub planned in Abu Dhabi.
Media City Qatar and Commercial Bank signed an SLA to provide efficient, dedicated banking services to support the setup and growth of media and tech companies, advancing Qatar’s economic diversification and media sector development.
Egypt’s Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources completed its first accredited training program for Security Operations Center (SOC) professionals, aimed at strengthening cybersecurity in the energy sector. The initiative, sponsored by MoPMR and hosted by ENPPI, connects SOCs to the National Cybersecurity Center to ensure unified protection.
Egypt’s ICT sector is expanding rapidly, growing 16% annually and contributing 5.8% to GDP. With over 145,000 outsourcing jobs, 8M Digital Egypt users, and a 25-fold increase in training budgets, the government is prioritising innovation, AI, and digital entrepreneurship to attract global investment.
stc Group has become the first MENA operator to join the Bridge Alliance API Exchange (BAEx) to integrate telecom APIs into its digital products. The partnership will focus on enhancing IoT offerings, including connected car technology, and streamline access to telecom APIs, reducing complexity for enterprise customers in Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and Kuwait.
e& Enterprise has partnered with Cloudera to accelerate digital transformation in the Middle East. The collaboration focuses on AI-powered solutions, generative AI, and data management to enhance efficiency in key sectors like telecom, healthcare, and finance. Together, they aim to foster innovation and drive business growth across the region.
Edgnex Data Centers, a unit of Damac, is entering the US market with a $20 billion investment, marking a major step in its global expansion. The company aims to deliver 2000MW of data center capacity across Sunbelt and Midwest states, supporting cloud and AI growth in the US and beyond.
Nutanix recognized among the top multicloud container platforms DUBAI, UAE, 1st August, 2025 – Nutanix (NASDAQ: NTNX), a leader in…
Saudi Arabia launches the “One Million Saudi in AI” initiative, aiming to educate one million citizens about AI. Announced at the GAIN Summit 2024, this program focuses on integrating AI into business and daily life, promoting safe and ethical AI usage.