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OSP CyberAcademy has partnered with Bahrain’s NCSC to provide cyber safety education to 70,000 students. The program includes culturally tailored, gamified courses designed to teach children aged 6 to 17 about cybersecurity and online safety. The initiative aims to help students navigate the digital world safely and responsibly.
Kingston Technology has launched the IronKey Locker+ 50 USB flash drive to enhance data security in the MENA region. Featuring AES 256-bit encryption and protection against cyber threats like ransomware and keylogging, the drive offers businesses and professionals secure storage solutions that meet evolving data protection regulations and mobility needs.
Mobile money and interoperable payments are accelerating financial inclusion in Africa, processing billions in transactions and supporting regional trade. Yet digital divides, cybersecurity risks, and fragmented regulation remain barriers. Expanding infrastructure and harmonized policy will be key to sustaining growth and driving a fully integrated digital economy.
F5’s BIG-IP Next CNF 2.0 delivers enhanced Kubernetes-native network functions, improving scalability, security, and operational efficiency for telecom and cloud providers handling complex, bandwidth-heavy applications.
Huawei hosted the African Inclusive Education Forum at the Global Smart Education Conference 2025, signing MoUs with the DRC and Senegal to advance digital education. Partnerships focus on smart classrooms, cloud-based platforms, and ICT training, reinforcing Huawei’s role in fostering educational equity across Africa.
DUBAI, UAE, 10th February, 2025: Cloudflare, Inc., the security, performance, and reliabilitycompany helping to build a better Internet, has announced…
du reported a strong first quarter in 2024, with revenues rising to AED 3.58 billion and net profit up by 62.7% to AED 603 million, driven by significant EBITDA growth. The telecom giant also launched “du Pay,” advancing UAE’s digital and financial inclusion, and continued investing in 5G and fiber infrastructure.
ST Engineering iDirect and solutions by stc have partnered to upgrade satellite communication networks across Saudi Arabia. The collaboration will enhance scalable, reliable connectivity for government, enterprise, and telecom sectors, supporting the Kingdom’s fast-growing digital economy and infrastructure goals.
Ooredoo Kuwait announces an 8% revenue growth to KD527 million and a 5% customer base increase for the first nine months of 2024. Despite a drop in net profit due to a previous regulatory case, the company continues to see profitability improvements and advancements in digital transformation.
HUTCH hosted computing undergraduates from USJP on 17th July 2025, providing hands-on exposure to telecom infrastructure and emerging technologies like 5G and IoT. The interactive visit supported practical learning and demonstrated HUTCH’s commitment to developing future tech talent for Sri Lanka’s digital economy.