Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
The Bahrain Ministry of Industry and Commerce has urged businesses to comply with Resolution No. (43) of 2024 by opening commercial accounts and adopting reliable e-payment systems before the June 13 deadline. The resolution aims to improve financial processes and enhance transparency in the kingdom’s commercial sector.
Oman’s telecom sector grew strongly in early 2025 with rising postpaid and IoT subscriptions, highlighting a shift toward digital technologies and smart services. While mobile broadband and fiber optic subscriptions increased, traditional fixed-line services like ADSL and satellite declined significantly.
Pilot project points to gamification improving student engagement in technical modules The STADIO School of Commerce has successfully completed a nationwide pilot…
Jazz transfers telecom infrastructure assets to Engro Connect under a long-term lease, strengthening Pakistan’s digital infrastructure. The partnership accelerates Jazz’s evolution into a diversified digital services company while ensuring nationwide mobile connectivity.
Hyphen Consultancy has launched its fully owned subsidiary, Hyphen Al Arabia, in Riyadh to support Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030. The subsidiary will provide customized governance, risk management, and compliance services, targeting key sectors like petrochemicals, telecom, and financial services, contributing to the Kingdom’s economic transformation and sustainable growth.
One of only two vendors with this distinction; 97% of end users willing to recommend rating July 2, 2025, Dubai,…
The Sri Lankan government is set to draft a National Cyber Security Act to enhance digital safety. Announced by State Minister Kanaka Herath, the act addresses the need spurred by Sri Lankans’ 74 million social media accounts. This move is part of the broader National Digital Strategy 2030.
Checkout.com’s 5th State of the Digital Commerce in MENA 2025 report finds consumers in the region are leading Fintech users…
Boubyan Bank’s SME strategy focuses on customer-centricity, digital innovation, and financial empowerment. The bank leverages technology to offer seamless financial tools, including the Payout API and eRent, while providing tailored services such as Sharia-compliant financing and mentorship. Boubyan aims to enhance the SME ecosystem and become a regional banking benchmark.
Bahrain and Qatar have achieved significant increases in 5G download speeds, with Bahrain leading at 52.4 Mbps and Qatar at 48.8 Mbps, according to OpenSignal’s report. The GCC countries overall show impressive mobile network performance, particularly in 5G, with substantial gains in download speeds and strong network availability.