Mindware signs value-added distribution partnership with SUSE
Mindware and SUSE have partnered to drive enterprise open source adoption in MENA, offering scalable, sovereign, and cost-effective infrastructure solutions.
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SadaPay outage linked to AWS disruption in Bahrain
SadaPay’s app outage was caused by a wider AWS Bahrain disruption, though user funds remain secure and key transaction services continue to function.
Amazon says AWS’ Bahrain region ‘disrupted’ following drone activity
Drone-related disruption hits AWS Bahrain region, forcing Amazon to shift workloads and highlighting risks to critical cloud infrastructure amid regional tensions.
Pakistan’s first fully Islamic digital bank launches on Garaj domestic cloud
Raqami Islamic Digital Bank has launched as Pakistan’s first fully Islamic digital bank operating entirely on JazzWorld’s Tier III-certified Garaj domestic cloud, setting a benchmark for secure, scalable and regulation-compliant cloud-based financial services.
Dell, Ooredoo collaborate to advance AI services
Dell and Ooredoo signed an MoU to deliver AI-as-a-Service via Ooredoo’s Sovereign AI Cloud, powered by Dell infrastructure. The partnership will provide secure, locally governed AI capabilities to enterprises and government entities in Qatar, supporting digital transformation and sovereign AI ambitions.
iOCO Expands into Saudi Arabia to Accelerate Cloud Adoption and Digital Transformation
iOCO has expanded into Saudi Arabia to support cloud adoption and digital transformation initiatives aligned with Vision 2030. Backed by its partnership with AWS, the company aims to help organisations modernise infrastructure, enhance governance, and deliver scalable digital services across the Kingdom’s evolving technology landscape.
Ankabut and Dell Technologies Partner to Advance Digital Education in the UAE
Ankabut, the UAE’s education cloud and network service provider, has signed a memorandum of understanding with Dell Technologies to support technological innovation across the country’s education sector. The collaboration aims to strengthen digital learning environments by enabling academic institutions to access advanced computing capabilities for research and education.
Qatar advances sovereign cloud strategy to strengthen digital trust and national autonomy
Qatar is advancing its sovereign cloud strategy to strengthen data protection, digital trust, and national autonomy by combining local governance with global cloud innovation. The initiative supports AI-ready infrastructure, regulatory compliance, and talent development aligned with the country’s broader digital transformation and economic diversification goals.
KEMS Zajil Telecom Partners with Huawei to Launch Secure and Intelligent Cloud Services in Kuwait
KEMS Zajil Telecom and Huawei have partnered to launch secure and intelligent cloud services in Kuwait, combining local infrastructure with advanced data center technologies to support enterprise digital transformation, enhance data security, and accelerate cloud adoption across the country.
Microsoft backs Saudi Vision 2030 with new Azure data centre region
Microsoft will launch its Saudi Arabia East Azure data centre region in Q4 2026, enabling local cloud and AI workloads with low latency and data residency while supporting Vision 2030 goals to build secure digital infrastructure and accelerate the Kingdom’s AI-driven economy.