Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
The government will start mobile handset registration in February to fight crimes involving counterfeit phones. The new system will link handset IMEI numbers with biometric SIM registration, improving digital identity verification and aiding law enforcement.
Bahrain’s Minister of Transportation, Dr. Shaikh Abdulla bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, led the country’s delegation at the Saudi-Bahrain Investment Forum, emphasizing strong economic ties with Saudi Arabia. Discussions focused on boosting investments in infrastructure, technology, and key sectors, aligning with both Bahrain’s Economic Vision 2030 and Saudi Vision 2030.
Meta has expanded its AI chatbot to the MENA region, offering Arabic language support and new features like virtual assistants, personalized recommendations, and stylistic selfies. The service is now available in 42 countries, with plans for multimodal features and continued rollout across more regions.
Batelco and Qareeb Data Centers have partnered to enhance Bahrain’s digital infrastructure by developing the first White Space Data Centre as part of Beyon’s Data Oasis project. This collaboration aims to deliver colocation services and managed digital solutions to meet growing regional demand for scalable, flexible data centre solutions.
F5’s BIG-IP Next CNF 2.0 delivers enhanced Kubernetes-native network functions, improving scalability, security, and operational efficiency for telecom and cloud providers handling complex, bandwidth-heavy applications.
The project aims to enhance the country’s data processing capabilities and support the growing demand for digital services.
South Korea and Saudi Arabia have launched a new digital cooperation framework to drive innovation in areas like smart cities, AI, and 5G networks. This partnership aims to strengthen technological capabilities, enhance digital literacy, and support Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 goals, fostering collaboration in key sectors like healthcare and manufacturing.
Veon and Engro have secured all regulatory approvals to combine their telecom infrastructure assets in Pakistan. Engro will acquire Deodar from Veon’s Jazz, enabling Jazz to operate as an asset-light company while maintaining service leases, supporting Pakistan’s digital transformation and infrastructure growth.
The Dubai Future Foundation and the UAE Ministry of Economy have launched the Dubai Intellectual Property Hub (DIPH), the first centralized platform for intellectual property and intangible assets in the UAE. This initiative aims to empower innovators and support the nation’s vision of becoming a global leader in creativity and innovation.
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