Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
CyberArk sees Saudi Arabia as a key growth market, accounting for nearly 40% of its Middle East business in 2024. The company plans significant expansion, showcasing innovative solutions such as Cora AI and identity management technologies at Black Hat MEA. CyberArk aims to double its business in Saudi Arabia within 12 to 24 months.
Jia Rong Low, Director General of APNIC, highlighted Bangladesh’s progress and challenges in digital transformation at the APRICOT 2025 & APNIC 59 conference. He discussed the country’s growing internet infrastructure, the importance of IPv6 deployment, and the need for continued engagement with policymakers, regulators, and the private sector.
Thales and the UAE Cyber Security Council have signed an MoU to establish a Cyber Centre of Excellence that will bolster national cyber capabilities—starting with space cybersecurity. The partnership includes launching a Space META-SOC, a Cyber Evaluation Lab, and a Crypto Lab focused on PQC and QKD. The initiative supports UAE’s goals in cyber resilience, talent development, and technological sovereignty, with future expansion planned across additional strategic sectors.
The Wireless and Internet Service Providers Association of Pakistan (WISPAP) has welcomed the government’s decision to waive Right of Way…
Asmaa Elhussiney and the Awareness Team at NCI Egypt have launched several patient-focused educational initiatives, including sessions on personal hygiene for children, chemotherapy-related hair loss, oral mucositis prevention, and hand and foot syndrome. Each program combines practical guidance with supportive resources, helping patients manage treatment side effects and maintain better daily health during their cancer journey.
The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has reduced the national usage of terrestrial bandwidth from India to 50%, aiming to create a fairer competition between submarine and terrestrial cable operators. The move also includes raising the revenue-sharing rate for ITCs and increasing the market share target for submarine cables.
Digital Bangladesh Mela 2023 launches in Dhaka featuring Huawei as titanium sponsor, showcasing innovations in 5.5G, cloud, digital power, and smart technologies. The event supports Bangladesh’s Smart Bangladesh 2041 vision by highlighting transformative digital solutions and engaging visitors with interactive demos and quizzes.
Bahrain is advancing plans for a two-line metro after citing strong public transport demand, with daily bus trips averaging 33,000 and peaking at 75,000 during events. The project aims to expand mass transit, ease congestion, and connect key residential, commercial, and airport areas across the Kingdom.
A new Mubasher Capital Bahrain report confirms Beyon’s continued dominance in the Kingdom’s telecom sector, with over 70 percent broadband and 40 percent mobile market share. The company has demonstrated steady revenue growth, reaching BD460 million in 2024, supported mainly by traditional telecom services. Beyon is also expanding across digital finance, cloud, IT, and cybersecurity through multiple subsidiaries. Its international exposure, supported by infrastructure projects such as the SEA-ME-WE 6 cable, is strengthening long-term growth and diversification while remaining aligned with Bahrain’s Vision 2030.
Egypt’s National Telecom Regulatory Authority (NTRA) is reviewing increases in prepaid recharge card prices and mobile data packages, as operators…