Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
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 and Kuwait reinforce cooperation in transport and infrastructure, focusing on maritime connectivity and joint Gulf projects to promote regional integration and economic development under GCC vision.
Bahrain commits $17 billion to U.S. sectors including aviation, tech, and energy, fostering job creation and strategic ties. The plan advances digital infrastructure modernization, new subsea cables, and deepens Bahrain-U.S. economic and security collaboration.
Bahrain’s Ministry of Social Development collaborates with NBB and Atyaf eSolutions to create a digital platform that enhances service delivery and efficiency for civil society organisations, supporting national social development and transparency goals.
Cisco’s network modernization deal is part of Bahrain’s $17 billion investment push with US firms to build digital infrastructure and submarine cables, aiming to position Bahrain and the Gulf as key global tech and data hubs.
Eazy Financial Services and Tamara have partnered to expand Buy Now, Pay Later payment solutions in Bahrain, combining secure payment infrastructure with innovative fintech offerings to advance the region’s digital commerce ecosystem.
Mazad has appointed Nezar Hasan Habib as CEO to drive strategic growth and innovation, building on the strong foundation established by the outgoing CEO and positioning the company as a regional leader in online auctions.
Batelco introduced Voya, Bahrain’s first global data roaming eSIM service, enabling users from any network to activate affordable, flexible roaming instantly on eSIM devices across 140+ destinations, supporting Bahrain’s vision for smart, borderless connectivity.
Bahrain’s Ministry of Interior won a digital award for its AI-powered addiction recovery app, reflecting the country’s commitment to innovative government services. The app helps understand behavioral factors to improve recovery outcomes through advanced AI analysis.
Bahrain’s landing of the 2Africa Pearls submarine cable system boosts its connectivity capacity tenfold, advancing Economic Vision 2030. With 180 Tbps capacity, it supports emerging technologies and positions Bahrain as a key digital hub in the GCC and globally.
BNET partnered with Keyrus to launch Bayanat, a centralized data platform enhancing data governance, AI, and analytics. The initiative supports Bahrain’s national telecom goals by enabling data-driven decision-making, operational efficiency, and strategic growth.