Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
The National Defence College (NDC) concluded its 8th parallel programme, “Cybersecurity within Digital Transition,” focusing on enhancing leadership skills and cybersecurity capabilities in both government institutions and the military, including the Sultan’s Armed Forces.
Contact Financial Holding and noon Payments have partnered to enhance Egypt’s digital payments by integrating financing services and digital payment options within Contact’s AI-driven ContactNow app. The collaboration introduces BNPL services and expands payment flexibility for merchants and consumers, aiming to revolutionize financial accessibility across the market.
India and Nepal have deepened their scientific ties through a new MoU between CSIR and NAST. The partnership aims to enhance collaboration in multiple sectors, including biological sciences, nanotechnology, and environmental technologies, promoting joint research, knowledge exchange, and technological development between the two countries.
Scheduled maintenance on the SEA-ME-WE 5 submarine cable in Kuakata will cause temporary internet slowdowns in Bangladesh from 2 AM to 6 AM on Saturday, 28 September. Services through the SEA-ME-WE 4 cable will remain unaffected.
Algeria inaugurated a new satellite communications hub in Constantine to improve regional connectivity, strengthen Algérie Télécom Satellite operations, and enhance service coverage across 18 provinces. The initiative supports the country’s digital transformation and positions Algeria as a regional leader in satellite technology and innovation.
Aluminium Bahrain (Alba) partners with SAP to upgrade its ERP solution to S/4HANA Cloud, accelerating its digital transformation and Industry 4.0 journey. The move aims to optimize operations and innovate aluminium production in alignment with Bahrain Economic Vision 2030, leveraging SAP’s advanced cloud-based ERP capabilities.
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Axis Communications has appointed Loubna Imenchal as Regional Director for the Middle East, Turkey, Central Asia, and Africa. With over 20 years of leadership experience at Honeywell, Logitech, and Johnson Controls, she will spearhead Axis’s regional growth, partnerships, and inclusion initiatives across the MEA region.
Kazakhstan’s Astana Hub, home to 1,600 IT companies, is making global strides with projects like the Alaqan palm print recognition system, Higgsfield AI, and Codiplay. These initiatives, along with others, are being exported internationally, showcasing Kazakhstan’s growing influence in the tech and education sectors.
Ghana’s NCA and Togo’s ARCEP have launched joint talks in Accra to address telecom spectrum coordination at their shared borders. With MNO participation, the three-day forum aims to reduce interference, improve service quality, and align policies with ITU and regional standards under ECOWAS and ATU.