Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Bahrain has launched its first national DPI for trade, using secure digital ledger technology to boost SME financing, reduce fraud, and expand liquidity in the trade finance market. Built in partnership with Singapore’s MonetaGo, the system forms a cross-border digital bridge linking Middle Eastern and Asian financial hubs.
stc pay Bahrain has partnered with GCC fintech Local to launch next-generation QR payment solutions for restaurants and service businesses, enabling instant scan-and-pay experiences and advancing digital payments across the region.
Zain Bahrain has been ranked the Kingdom’s top network for coverage, quality and gaming experience, helping Bahrain secure the #1 position in MENA in Opensignal’s Global Network Excellence Index.
Paramount and Bahrain’s National Cyber Security Centre have launched a joint MITRE D3FEND training initiative to enhance regional cyber defense skills through advanced, evidence-based frameworks and certifications, reinforcing Bahrain’s leadership in cybersecurity excellence across the GCC.
India’s NPCI International Payments Limited and Bahrain’s BENEFIT have linked UPI with Fawri+, enabling instant, secure cross-border remittances for millions, especially Bahrain’s Indian community. Simultaneously, NBBL launched forex services on Bharat Connect, expanding India’s retail digital finance ecosystem.
Beyon has commissioned Bahrain’s first White Space Data Centre, a 6,000 sqm high-density, solar-powered facility forming part of its 140,000 sqm Data Oasis. The project cements Bahrain’s position as a regional hub for sustainable, AI-ready digital infrastructure.
Beyon Solutions and iGA have partnered to launch Bahrain’s first AI-ready Sovereign HyperCloud, powered by Oracle Alloy, reinforcing Bahrain’s leadership in digital sovereignty, AI innovation, and cloud security under the Kingdom’s Economic Vision 2030.
Bahrain’s Transport Ministry has partnered with Eve Air Mobility to develop the Kingdom’s eVTOL ecosystem, with test flights planned for 2027 and commercial rollout by 2028, marking a major step toward sustainable and innovative aviation in the Gulf.
Bahrain’s Mumtalakat and SandboxAQ have launched a $1 billion AI- and quantum-powered biotech partnership to accelerate drug discovery and position the Kingdom as a regional innovation hub.
Bahrain’s Mumtalakat and SandboxAQ have signed a $1 billion partnership to build a biotech ecosystem powered by AI and quantum computing, driving regional drug discovery and innovation.