Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
TRA Bahrain and mobile operators jointly issued national guidelines to combat fraudulent SMS, introducing detection, blocking, and awareness measures to strengthen consumer protection and digital trust across the Kingdom.
As digital infrastructure expands across North Africa, telecom networks face rising cyber threats. Nokia’s Safia Sayad urges operators and governments to adopt telco-specific defenses, AI-driven monitoring, and zero-trust models to strengthen resilience and protect the region’s digital future.
Ooredoo has partnered with Innovatix Systems to roll out advanced cybersecurity services across its markets, including managed security, SOC, EDR, and XDR. Already active in Qatar, Tunisia, Kuwait, and the Maldives, the services will expand company-wide by 2025, providing round-the-clock, multilingual, and market-tailored protection.
Jordan has ranked first in the Arab world and 20th globally in cybersecurity with a 98.6% score, reflecting strong ICT talent and growth. The sector employs 46,000 people, contributes JD3.6 billion to GDP, and attracts global tech giants, positioning Jordan as a regional hub for digital transformation and innovation.
Kuwait has partnered with Google Cloud under a strategic framework to accelerate digital transformation, enhance cloud services, and reinforce cybersecurity infrastructure. The collaboration underscores Kuwait’s vision to modernize digital systems, protect data, and build a sustainable, future-ready digital economy.
The UAE Cyber Security Council warned that 98% of cyberattacks stem from human error, with fraudsters exploiting social engineering tactics such as impersonation and urgency. Through its Cyber Pulse campaign, the UAE aims to strengthen awareness, digital resilience, and trust in its expanding digital ecosystem.
Sri Lanka has launched its National Cyber Protection Strategy (2025–2029), backed by the World Bank, to create a secure digital ecosystem. The plan includes a legal framework, workforce development, and public awareness, alongside the inauguration of a 24/7 National Cybersecurity Operations Center to safeguard critical infrastructure.
MiroTech Group has partnered with SolarWinds as an official reseller and service provider in Iraq and Kurdistan. The deal enables MiroTech to deliver IT monitoring, performance, and cybersecurity solutions amid rising demand for digital infrastructure and government-led transformation initiatives in the country.
The GCC ministerial committee for cybersecurity held a meeting in Kuwait to advance regional cooperation on digital security. Member states reviewed joint efforts against cyber threats, discussed critical infrastructure protection, and planned future strategies to build expertise and safeguard the Gulf’s shared digital interests.
King Mohammed VI has appointed General Abdellah Boutrik as head of Morocco’s DGSSI, strengthening the nation’s cyber defence capabilities. The move underscores digital security as a top national priority, with Boutrik tasked to lead an updated cybersecurity strategy amid rising attacks and infrastructure vulnerabilities.