Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
BENEFIT and General Assembly Bahrain partner to enhance tech workforce skills through training, recruitment, and collaborative events, strengthening national talent for digital transformation.
Reboot Coding Institute launches AI Generalists and AI First programs to build AI skills among Bahraini professionals and youth, fostering ethical and practical AI adoption across sectors.
Algeria enacts a comprehensive cryptocurrency ban, criminalizing all related activities to reinforce financial system control and combat illicit funding. Violators face imprisonment and hefty fines under the new law.
NCC introduces mandatory corporate governance guidelines for Nigeria’s telecom sector, enhancing sustainability and aligning global standards with local realities amid rapid industry growth.
Kuwait arrests an international gang behind cyberattacks on telecom and banks, seizing advanced hacking equipment. Separately, 178 violators of residence and labor laws were detained in a nationwide security operation.
GSMA’s report urges Pakistan to reform spectrum policy, reduce mobile taxes, and boost digital trust to close its 52% mobile internet usage gap. Strategic reforms can unlock economic growth and regional digital leadership.
Algeria Telecom introduces Africa’s fastest FTTH service at 1.6 Gbps, supporting digital transformation and expanding fiber connectivity to millions of homes and businesses nationwide.
pawaPay and Airtel Money Africa expand inbound remittance services across seven countries, enhancing cross-border payments with real-time mobile wallet transactions to over 161 million users. The partnership aims to boost financial inclusion and simplify payments across Africa.
Mirantis and Pico Public Cloud launch Bangladesh’s first sovereign public cloud, offering local data residency, low latency, and cost-effective cloud solutions. The partnership supports national compliance and digital growth across key industries.
Truecaller has exceeded 100 million monthly active users in MEA, driven by smartphone adoption and mobile-first markets. The platform remains focused on expanding its footprint and partnerships amid ongoing regional growth.