Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Pakistan’s government aims to connect 2 million merchants to digital payment systems by June 2026, but with fewer than 700,000 retailers currently linked, slow adoption and resistance from traders threaten progress toward a cashless economy.
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority is upgrading its national firewall infrastructure in a Rs. 40–120 million project to enhance cybersecurity and strengthen protection against sophisticated digital threats across telecom and data networks.
The Competition Commission of Pakistan has recovered Rs772 million in fines from LDI operators penalized for forming a cartel under the International Clearing House arrangement. The CCP said it will continue enforcement despite pending Supreme Court appeals.
Morocco and Gabon have strengthened ties to advance AI, data analytics, and digital skills training across Africa, reinforcing Morocco’s leadership in continental digital integration and innovation.
Morocco and Gabon have signed a new partnership to boost digital cooperation across Africa, focusing on AI, data analytics, and digital skills. The agreement reinforces Morocco’s leadership as a regional innovation hub and advances Africa’s goal of shared digital growth.
The 4th Digital Transformation Kuwait Conference will convene leaders from government and industry to advance Vision 2035 through innovation, collaboration, and smart governance. The event highlights Kuwait’s progress in AI, cloud, and cybersecurity as it builds a secure, future-ready digital economy.
Zain Kuwait and the Environment Public Authority signed an MoU to enhance sustainability through awareness campaigns, e-waste initiatives, and data collaboration. The partnership promotes evidence-based environmental action and positions Zain as a key enabler of Kuwait’s green transformation.
Ooredoo Kuwait has launched the nation’s first sovereign AI data center powered by NVIDIA, advancing Kuwait’s digital transformation under Vision 2035. The new infrastructure enables sovereign AI development, supports sustainability goals, and strengthens Ooredoo’s role as Kuwait’s digital backbone.
Jordan’s 13th Gaming Summit in Aqaba brought global developers and experts together to explore AI, XR, and creative game design. The event advances Jordan’s vision to become a regional gaming hub, fostering youth innovation and international collaboration through KAFD-led initiatives.
Vodacom’s revenue rose 10.9% to R81.6B in H1 2025, driven by strong data and fintech growth across South Africa, Egypt, and Safaricom. The Group expanded 5G, grew financial services users to 93.7M, and advanced Vision 2030 targets through R9.4B in digital infrastructure investment.