Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Saudi cybersecurity startup Solidrange has raised $2.4 million in seed funding to expand its AI-powered governance, risk, and compliance solutions and cybersecurity awareness platforms. The investment will support regional growth and product development as demand rises for locally built, regulation-ready cybersecurity technologies.
Resecurity showcased AI-driven cybersecurity and risk management solutions at AI Everything MEA Egypt 2026, highlighting applications across defense, banking, and telecommunications sectors. The company’s collaboration with Alkan CIT / Alkan Telecom aims to strengthen cybersecurity capabilities and support digital transformation across Egypt and the wider MENA region.
Algeria is expanding vocational training programmes to address rising cybersecurity demand, focusing on developing skilled professionals, modernizing training systems, and strengthening national digital security capabilities. The initiative supports workforce readiness, digital sovereignty, and long-term protection of critical infrastructure amid increasing cyber threats.
Algeria’s Ministry of Formation and Vocational Education, in coordination with the Information Systems Security Agency (ASIS), has launched a National Conference aimed at strengthening cybersecurity capabilities and aligning vocational training programs with the country’s growing digital security requirements.
Ncell Foundation and NAASA Securities have launched the Safer Internet Together initiative in Nepal to promote cybersecurity awareness, digital literacy, and responsible AI use among students, aiming to reach over 50,000 beneficiaries through nationwide school-based awareness programmes.
Jordan has established a national inter-agency framework led by the TRC to protect minors from digital risks through coordinated regulation, education, and cybersecurity initiatives, promoting responsible digital citizenship while strengthening online safety across the country.
Bangladesh is developing a unified legal framework for data protection and cyber governance, including plans for a National Data Governance Authority to strengthen accountability, data security, and digital ecosystem regulation.
Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison’s AI-powered security platform has blocked over two billion spam and scam attempts, helping prevent up to $500 million in losses while strengthening network-level protection against phishing, OTP fraud, and SMS-based scams.
Mastercard and the UAE Cyber Security Council have signed an MoU to strengthen national cybersecurity resilience through policy collaboration, threat intelligence sharing, and AI-driven fraud prevention amid rising cyber risks globally.
Cihan Bank has partnered with CTM360 to strengthen cybersecurity and digital risk protection, enhancing brand protection and threat detection capabilities to support secure digital banking services across Iraq.