Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Pakistan has signed an MoU with World Liberty Financial to advance cross-border digital payment innovation. The agreement establishes technical cooperation on next-generation payment architectures, supporting Pakistan’s vision for a “digital Pakistan” and positioning the country within the global digital finance ecosystem.
Kalaam Carrier Solutions (KCS) and Riedel Networks have renewed their partnership for three more years to deliver resilient connectivity for motorsport, enterprises, and broadcasters across MENA. The alliance, anchored by Kalaam’s Bahrain-based POP and KNOT cable system, will expand infrastructure, interconnections, and services to meet growing digital demands.
Zain KSA strengthens its social impact by sponsoring the 2025 Boccia Championship, promoting inclusion, supporting athletes with disabilities, and advancing Saudi Vision 2030’s vibrant society goals.
Bahrain is hosting its inaugural Cybersecurity Guardians Hackathon from February 15-20, aiming to enhance cybersecurity skills among youth. The event, supported by key institutions, encourages participants to tackle global digital challenges and fosters creativity in network, cloud, IoT security, and AI-based threat detection. Registration closes on February 14.
Half the depth, double the possibilities: At 60 per cent slimmer than comparable models in PPDS’ Philips Signage portfolio, the…
The government has approved Ncell’s request to pay its license renewal fee in four annual installments of Rs5 billion each, with interest applied to the second, third, and fourth installments. This decision comes despite legal concerns raised by the Office of the Attorney General, which advised against the installment option.
Kazakhstan’s leading mobile operator Kcell has completed the implementation of Voice over LTE (VoLTE) technology across its network, marking another…
The UAE’s 50 chief AI officers toured major US tech companies including Google, Nvidia, Amazon, and Microsoft to preview unreleased AI technologies. The trip, part of Vision 2031, aims to boost partnerships, pilot climate and digital solutions, and position the UAE as a global leader in AI-driven transformation.
Cisco has partnered with HUMAIN to build Saudi Arabia’s AI infrastructure, supporting the Kingdom’s Vision 2030. This collaboration will deliver scalable, secure, and flexible AI solutions, driving digital innovation and strengthening Saudi Arabia’s position as a global leader in AI. The initiative also includes investments in talent and infrastructure.
UAE-based AI and big data company Presight has announced the second cohort of international startups joining its AI-Startup Accelerator Programme,…
