Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Bahrain and Algeria’s parliamentary delegations met at IGF 2024 in Riyadh to discuss AI governance and international cooperation. They proposed the creation of an Arab framework for regulating AI and emphasized the need for training programs to address digital transformation challenges, including cybercrime and AI awareness among legislators.
ZTE is accelerating its shift from connectivity to AI-driven computing and cloud infrastructure, deploying advanced solutions worldwide and partnering with Alibaba Cloud and Virtuozzo to expand hybrid cloud capabilities. With AI set to transform IT fundamentally, ZTE leads in building intelligent infrastructure for the future.
e& Business Egypt showcased its innovative digital solutions at GITEX Global 2024, unveiling a new identity and signing strategic partnerships. The event highlighted its commitment to enhancing digital transformation through advanced technologies, including the launch of the beta version of the “Instabusiness” app.
Anxinsec has established its global headquarters at the Abu Dhabi Global Market in collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Investment Office. This move aims to enhance cybersecurity capabilities across the region, providing very-high-throughput services to 26 African countries and positioning the UAE as a leader in digital security solutions.
Doha, Qatar, 14th March, 2025 – Nutanix (NASDAQ:NTNX), a leader in hybrid multicloud computing, is pleased to announce the launch…
The 27th Cairo ICT, a major technology event in the Middle East and Africa, kicked off in New Cairo. The four-day event includes discussions on cybersecurity, AI in banking, and the impact of 5G on smart cities. It features participation from five Egyptian ministries, over 400 companies, and 200 speakers. The event highlights Egypt’s role as a technology hub and includes the success story of the InstaPay app.
The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has proposed stricter quality of service benchmarks for mobile operators, aiming to protect user interests and improve service quality. The draft includes tighter call setup and drop rate standards, higher upload speed requirements, and caps on mobile data latency, alongside new broadband sector regulations.
Bangladesh’s telecom regulator, BTRC, will host a public hearing on November 25 to collect consumer and stakeholder feedback on telecom service quality and regulatory performance. Participants must register by November 19. Common issues include call drops, slow mobile data, poor broadband, and registration problems. The hearing aims to shape future regulatory actions and improve operator accountability.
Algeria will host Global Africa Tech 2026 to advance digital integration and connectivity across Africa, bringing together policymakers and technology leaders to discuss infrastructure expansion, fiber deployment, and unified network strategies aimed at accelerating digital transformation and economic growth across the continent.
The successful launch comes within the third wave of the Central Bank of Egypt’s granting of tokenisation licenses to select…