Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Al Akhawayn University and Deloitte Morocco launch an 18-month master’s in cybersecurity, training experts with practical experience to meet Morocco’s digital security needs and drive innovation.
CINET’s internship programme develops Kuwaiti students’ skills in cybersecurity and data science, supporting the country’s digital transformation and fintech innovation goals.
CTTECH+ has been launched in nine Partner States to enhance counter-terrorism policies, law enforcement technological capabilities, and public-private partnerships against terrorist misuse of new technologies. The initiative supports global efforts to combat terrorism in the digital age through tailored national and international cooperation.
Connex Information Technologies and Cyble have partnered to bring advanced real-time cyber threat intelligence to Sri Lanka, enhancing proactive cybersecurity measures across industries. The collaboration combines global expertise with local delivery to help organizations anticipate and mitigate evolving cyber risks.
Pakistan’s PTA will deactivate SIM cards registered to deceased persons from June 2025 to curb misuse in fraud and terrorism. The phased crackdown, in collaboration with NADRA, requires heirs to update ownership records to avoid disconnection, supporting national cybersecurity and identity verification efforts.
Vehere has joined forces with Gulf Software Distribution to enhance the availability of its AI-powered Network Detection & Response solutions across key Middle Eastern countries. This strategic partnership aims to address the region’s rising cyber threats by providing organizations with advanced threat detection, rapid investigation, and integration with major security systems. The global and regional NDR markets are growing rapidly, highlighting strong demand for innovative cybersecurity technologies.
The 8th GISEC Summit gathered GCC leaders and cybersecurity experts to advance regional collaboration in technology, digital transformation, and cyber resilience. The event emphasized unified policies, showcased innovation, and promoted youth and startup involvement to position the Gulf as a global tech leader.
Nepal’s Communications Minister outlined ambitious plans positioning the next decade as the IT decade, focusing on expanding digital infrastructure, AI policy development, cybersecurity, media support, and integrating government services digitally to foster socio-economic progress and improved citizen access.
Gulf Business Machines and Arab Open University have partnered to boost cybersecurity for digital education across the Arab region. Utilizing GBM’s COR. platform, the initiative offers comprehensive threat detection, response, and advisory services to protect academic data and ensure secure learning environments amid increasing cyber risks.
A massive breach exposed 16 billion fresh login records via infostealers, amid a global rise in password theft attacks. Experts urge stronger digital hygiene, including unique passwords, 2FA, and vigilance against phishing, as stolen data circulates widely on the Dark Web.