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 Ignite freelance training programs have generated $1.65 billion and trained 4.6 million students, but lawmakers call for increased female participation to at least 50%. Ignite plans course expansions including AI, while oversight continues over PTCL’s leadership and sector developments.
Starlink is poised to launch in Bangladesh, aiming to enhance digital connectivity in remote areas. The initiative faces regulatory crafting and high costs, contrasting with local cheaper services, potentially reshaping the digital access landscape.
Siemens opens its first Digital Industries Software office in Saudi Arabia to localise operations, enable direct support, and deliver the full Siemens Xcelerator portfolio, strengthening collaboration with key customers and academia while advancing Vision 2030, industrial digitalisation, and Saudization through long-term skills and ecosystem development.
Qatar is advancing mission-critical connectivity through secure 5G, private networks, and satellite services, positioning digital infrastructure at the heart of national security. Vodafone Qatar’s DIMDEX showcase and Starlink partnership highlight how resilient connectivity is shaping defence, maritime, and public safety operations.
Huawei has inaugurated a new office in Cairo, reinforcing its commitment to Egypt’s digital transformation. The new facility aims to support local talent and enhance technological innovation in the region, positioning Egypt as a key hub for ICT solutions and outsourcing in the MENA area.
Executives from government, banking, telecom, insurance, and enterprise sectors explore how event-driven architectures and AI are driving digital transformation across…
Doha, September 14, 2025: The Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) participated in the 33rd Meeting of the Arab Spectrum Management Group,…
Nepal’s cybercrime cases in FY 2024-25 highlight surging fraud and complex digital threats amid reporting challenges and legal gaps, calling for enhanced resources and updated laws.
Jazz won multiple awards at Pakistan Digital Awards 2025 for SIMOSA’s mobile service and gamification, Tamasha’s streaming excellence, and JazzCash’s innovative TapPay contactless payment solution, solidifying its leadership in Pakistan’s digital ecosystem.
MTN becomes South Africa’s first MSSP partner with Cloudflare to equip corporate clients with Zero Trust cybersecurity solutions South Africa…