Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
BoxCommerce has launched its platform in the UAE, targeting the growing mobile commerce market and SMEs with user-friendly e-commerce solutions. The platform helps businesses set up online stores quickly, manage inventory, and process payments, aiming to become the go-to solution for emerging-market merchants.
The PTA, in collaboration with FIA, raided a retailer selling illegal mobile boosters, seizing 25 booster sets and one laptop. Additionally, the PTA launched Cybersecurity Awareness Week 2024 to raise awareness about online security, data privacy, and cybercrime laws, encouraging participation from citizens, businesses, and educational institutions.
GIZ Egypt hosted a Digital Transformation Forum in Cairo, bringing together key government and industry leaders to promote the adoption of Industry 4.0 technologies. The event focused on empowering Egypt’s industrial sector, with over 70 stakeholders discussing practical applications and raising awareness of digital transformation’s role in modernization.
Nepal Telecom (NTC) has contributed funds to the Prime Minister Disaster Relief Fund to aid flood and landslide victims affected by recent heavy rains. The donation is part of NTC’s corporate social responsibility initiatives, which also include previous support for earthquake victims and ongoing collaborations with private telecom companies.
As AI technology advances, Wahyd Logistics remains dedicated to staying at the forefront of technological innovations in the logistics industry.
Vodafone Qatar is upgrading its fibre network to deliver internet speeds up to 25Gbps, scalable to 50Gbps, enhancing connectivity for consumers and businesses. The initiative supports emerging technologies like AI, 5G, IoT, and cloud computing, driving digital innovation and long-term growth in Qatar.
Spazers has partnered with Southern Cross Space to offer high-resolution satellite imagery and advanced analytics, enhancing space capabilities in Oman. This collaboration will support Oman’s growing space sector, aligning with the government’s goal to increase the sector’s GDP contribution and bolster its digital economy.
The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has lifted its ban on cache servers for internet service providers (ISPs). This move allows all ISPs, including local ones, to set up and use cache servers, optimizing bandwidth usage and improving internet efficiency, reversing the 2021 directive that restricted this.
PTCL has partnered with Hamdard University to provide managed ICT and mobility solutions, enhancing digital infrastructure for education. This collaboration, part of the university’s digital transformation, aims to improve operational reliability and service delivery.
UNDP Bahrain has partnered with the Bahrain Center for Strategic, International, and Energy Studies (Derasat) to develop the National Human Development Report (NHDR), focusing on digital transformation. This initiative aims to promote inclusive growth aligned with Bahrain Vision 2030 and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).