Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Autoleague has partnered with BeyondTrust to deploy Privileged Access Management and Privileged Remote Access solutions, boosting cybersecurity, eliminating persistent passwords, and ensuring secure connectivity for its Australia and Sri Lanka operations.
Sri Lanka plans to ban smartphone ownership and use among children under 12 to curb screen addiction and protect mental well-being. The move, announced by Child Affairs Minister Saroja Paulraj, seeks to promote healthier development and reduce exposure to harmful online content.
COLABS has expanded into Saudi Arabia with a new flagship site in Riyadh through a partnership with Waseel Investment and renewed support from Shorooq. The move, aligned with Vision 2030, aims to foster entrepreneurship, creative collaboration, and cross-border investment between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan.
Qatar Charity’s win at the Qatar Digital Business Awards 2025 underscores its digital transformation journey, celebrating innovative platforms that enhance donor and beneficiary engagement across global humanitarian operations.
Qatar Charity received the “Best Digital Experience” award alongside Qatar Airways at the 9th Qatar Digital Business Awards 2025 for its innovative platforms that enhance donor and beneficiary engagement through advanced digital services.
AI-driven browsers like OpenAI’s Atlas and Microsoft’s Copilot Edge are redefining online search, blending chatbots with browsing for smarter automation. While Google Chrome still dominates, emerging “agentic AI” systems may soon transform how users interact with the web, search, and digital services.
Airlink Communication will open Pakistan’s first official Apple retail store at Dolmen Mall Lahore by late 2025, following its appointment as Apple’s premium partner by GNEXT Technologies. The store will offer the full Apple product lineup, expanding the tech giant’s presence in Pakistan’s growing retail market.
Oman’s foodtech startup KitchenomiKs raised USD 6.7M led by Jasoor Ventures to expand satellite kitchens and enhance its KiKsIQ platform. Founded in 2022, the company runs 13 virtual brands and aims to build a regional hybrid food ecosystem linking cloud kitchens, smart outlets, and enterprise F&B services.
Oman’s MTCIT has completed 25 projects under the Tahawul digital transformation programme, including the Unified Government Services Portal, Open Data Platform, and Thiqa Trust Services. The initiatives have enhanced transparency, digital governance, and service accessibility across 48 government entities.
Morocco has joined over 60 nations in signing the UN Cybercrime Treaty in Hanoi, reaffirming its role in shaping the first international legal framework against digital crime. Justice Minister Abdellatif Ouahbi hailed the move as a milestone for global cooperation and Morocco’s cybersecurity leadership.