Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Egypt’s ICT sector is rapidly expanding, with 74 outsourcing firms set to hire 60,000 specialists and the electronics industry on track to grow from 83 companies today to 120 by 2028. President El-Sisi has urged investment in 5G, advanced training, and AI strategies to strengthen Egypt’s role as a regional tech leader.
Kuwait’s Ministry of Communications (MoC) has introduced four new digital services on the Sahel government platform, enabling users to manage…
UAE-based AI and big data company Presight has announced the second cohort of international startups joining its AI-Startup Accelerator Programme,…
The UN has launched the 2026 Global Pulse Accelerator, offering $60,000 each to three data- and AI-driven projects with real-world impact. The programme targets solutions advancing sustainable development, humanitarian action, and social inclusion, providing funding, mentorship, and technical support to help teams scale.
Trend Micro blocked over eight million cyber threats in Bahrain in 2023, including 1.9 million email threats and 1.1 million malicious URLs. Globally, they thwarted 161 billion threats, a 10% increase year-on-year, highlighting the need for proactive cybersecurity measures in an evolving threat landscape.
Egypt aims to attract 30 million tourists annually by 2028 with the introduction of a new emergency e-Visa system and extended transit visa program. These reforms simplify entry procedures, enhance visitor experiences, and position Egypt as a more accessible, modern tourism destination with a focus on cultural and historical attractions.
Customer experience technology provider Total CX has partnered with Bahrain’s Ibn Al-Nafees Hospital to enhance digital patient engagement through advanced…
in its biggest edition yet Dubai, April 20, 2026 – The fifth edition of Kandura Rally roared to life at…
Bahrain ranked fifth globally for mobile internet speed in 2025, achieving an average download speed of 233.22 Mbps, according to Ookla’s Speedtest Global Index. The result underscores the Kingdom’s strong digital infrastructure investments and its position as a regional leader in connectivity and technological innovation.
The AI-RAN Research Center unites Indosat, Nokia, and NVIDIA to create Indonesia’s first AI-integrated telecom hub, combining RAN innovation, sovereign AI infrastructure, and human capital development to accelerate digital transformation under Vision 2045.