Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Zain Group has selected seven Kuwaiti nationals for its 10th cycle of the Generation Z graduate training program. The program focuses on developing leadership, digital innovation, and technical skills across key sectors. Participants will support Zain’s 4WARD strategy and contribute to the company’s digital transformation.
Visa has formed a new regional hub covering Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and Oman to accelerate digital payments and align with national transformation agendas. Led from Riyadh by Ali Bailoun, the move strengthens client proximity, supports cashless targets such as Vision 2030, and builds on Visa’s expanding regional infrastructure investments.
Sri Lanka has inaugurated its National Cyber Security Operations Centre and rolled out the Cyber Protection Strategy 2025–2029 to strengthen digital defenses, protect critical infrastructure, and promote cyber awareness nationwide. The initiative enhances 24/7 threat monitoring and national response capabilities.
BD hosted the BD Healthcare Summit in Riyadh, focusing on healthcare transformation in line with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030. Experts discussed AI, digital transformation, and patient safety. The summit highlighted BD’s commitment to enhancing healthcare quality and workforce empowerment, aligning with Vision 2030’s goals of sustainability and innovation.
Ooredoo has finalized a landmark financing deal to enhance its data center operations, supporting the expansion and upgrade of infrastructure for AI and cloud services. This strategic move aims to address the increasing demand for high-capacity digital services.
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Huawei Egypt has appointed Benjamin Hou as its new CEO to lead the company’s efforts in accelerating Egypt’s digital transformation. With over 20 years of experience at Huawei, Hou aims to build on the company’s 25-year legacy, supporting Egypt’s ICT ecosystem and driving sustainable growth and innovation.
Zain Bahrain has welcomed 34 new trainees as part of its Zain Youth Empowerment program. The internship offers hands-on experience across various departments, while also engaging in community initiatives. The program aligns with Zain Bahrain’s commitment to corporate sustainability and equipping young Bahraini talent with valuable skills.
Jordan saw a 37% increase in 5G subscriptions in the third quarter of 2024, with over 70,000 subscribers and more than 230 operational towers. The expansion of 5G infrastructure supports economic growth, creating job opportunities and fostering digital transformation, marking a significant step toward a more connected economy.
The UAE marked 2025 with major advances in artificial intelligence, achieving near-universal AI adoption across government and launching global-scale infrastructure projects with the US and Europe. Record investments, sovereign AI models, and large data centres positioned the country as a leading global hub for AI, digital infrastructure, and cybersecurity.