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’s delegation participated in HLPF 2025 at the UN, reaffirming commitment to the 2030 Agenda and showcasing national progress in digital innovation, fintech, healthcare, and international cooperation.
The Arab International Cybersecurity Conference resumes in Bahrain this November, spotlighting regional efforts to strengthen digital security and technological innovation.
EazyPay and Tamara have joined forces to offer seamless Buy Now, Pay Later payment solutions in Bahrain and the Gulf. The partnership leverages EazyPay’s local acquiring and payment gateway infrastructure to support Tamara’s expanding merchant network, enhancing payment security, speed, and flexibility across the region.
BNET partners with Keyrus to launch Bayanat, a centralized data platform enhancing data governance, AI, and analytics to drive Bahrain’s digital transformation and telecom innovation.
Beyon announces Khaleej North, an 800-km submarine cable linking Bahrain with Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Iraq, expanding Gulf connectivity and digital resilience alongside the Al Khaleej Cable.
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.