Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
UNODC and UNDP held a three-day cybercrime prevention training in Tashkent to strengthen Uzbekistan’s response to online threats against youth. The programme equips professionals with modern tools, fosters digital literacy, and promotes safer online behaviour as part of a UN-backed initiative to build national resilience.
Qatar’s Hamad Port, managed by QTerminals, is ranked the world’s third most efficient port and handles up to 7.5 million TEUs annually. With sustainability, innovation, and global expansion at its core, QTerminals is driving Qatar’s economic diversification and reinforcing its role in the global supply chain.
TPS Worldwide has launched TPS Arabia in Riyadh’s KAFD, offering banks, fintechs, corporates, and government entities advanced payment platforms and AI-powered digital transformation services. The move supports Saudi Vision 2030 and strengthens Pakistan-Saudi collaboration in financial innovation.
Pakistan has launched Prime Minister’s SkillTech Pakistan, a digital skills platform to train 2.1 million youth in AI, blockchain, cloud computing, and other fields. Backed by the Ministry of IT & Telecom and PSEB, the program also supports IT firms in achieving global compliance and boosting exports.
The 14th Oman Health Exhibition opened in Muscat with strong focus on AI, digital health, and telemedicine. Featuring local and international hospitals, the event highlights new technologies, insurance integration, and growing medical tourism, with a 30% rise in participation at the ‘Treat in Oman Pavilion.’
Oman Data Park has deployed NVIDIA H200 GPUs, the first in Oman, to enhance AI training, NLP, deep learning, and HPC capabilities. The upgrade supports Oman Vision 2040, reinforcing AI adoption, data sovereignty, and digital resilience for government, business, and academia.
Oman’s Ministry of Health has launched the TeleStroke initiative, connecting five hospitals with SQUH and Khoula Hospital to deliver urgent treatments like thrombolysis via telemedicine. The program reduces delays for patients outside Muscat, supports local medical teams, and is set to expand nationwide to strengthen stroke care.
Vodafone Oman has introduced the Sultanate’s first PKI-enabled eSIMs, ensuring secure authentication for government, banking, and healthcare services on eSIM-only devices. The launch bridges a critical security gap, combining innovation with trusted national PKI standards and advancing Oman’s digital transformation agenda.
Nepal’s new Communication Minister Jagdish Kharel has announced a plan to provide free public WiFi in Kathmandu within two months and in 10 major cities within five months. The initiative, implemented via NTA, aims to expand digital access despite regulatory challenges.
Deloitte has launched its CyberAcademy in Casablanca to train engineers, IT professionals, and leaders in advanced cybersecurity. The initiative, aligned with Morocco’s digital transformation strategy, aims to build a skilled talent ecosystem and position the country as a regional hub for digital security.