Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Bittium signed a Basic Ordering Agreement with NATO’s NCIA, becoming a preferred supplier of secure mobile devices and cybersecurity solutions and enabling faster procurement of encrypted communications technologies for NATO member countries.
Nigeria Police uncovered a N7.7 billion telecom fraud involving compromised internal systems, arrested six suspects, and seized properties, vehicles, devices, and funds linked to the cybercrime operation.
Telecom operators face mounting risks from cybersecurity threats, weak responsible AI governance, and outdated IT systems, as EY warns that budget gaps, talent shortages, and legacy infrastructure are limiting resilience, innovation, and competitiveness in an increasingly complex and uncertain global telecom landscape.
Ncell has renewed its ISO 27001 and ISO 27701 certifications, reaffirming its leadership in information security and data privacy in Nepal. The renewal validates Ncell’s compliance with global standards, strengthens customer trust, and ensures robust protection of personal and sensitive data across its core operations.
Pakistan’s NADRA has launched its first Bug Bounty Challenge to strengthen the country’s digital ID systems. Backed by universities and cyber agencies, the programme invites ethical hackers and students to identify vulnerabilities, embedding security-by-design into national infrastructure as biometric upgrades continue.
Algeria has enacted a presidential decree mandating dedicated cybersecurity units across public institutions to counter rising digital threats. The framework enforces independent governance, risk mapping, audits, and incident reporting, following a year in which the country recorded over 70 million cyberattacks.
Zimbabwe’s telecoms regulator has denied claims that a new cybercrime law is being enforced, stating that digital offences remain governed by the existing Criminal Law Act. POTRAZ warned against misinformation, urging verification through official channels as cyber laws globally raise concerns around free speech, privacy, and enforcement powers.
Algeria has enacted a presidential decree mandating dedicated cybersecurity units across public institutions, strengthening governance as cyber threats surge. With over 70 million attacks recorded in 2024, the framework introduces risk mapping, audits, and direct reporting lines to protect public services, data, and critical infrastructure.
Qatar is advancing mission-critical connectivity through secure 5G, private networks, and satellite services, positioning digital infrastructure at the heart of national security. Vodafone Qatar’s DIMDEX showcase and Starlink partnership highlight how resilient connectivity is shaping defence, maritime, and public safety operations.
ADIB has named Corgea, Nothreat, and DTEX Systems as winners of its UAE Cybersecurity Innovation Challenge, spotlighting global startups delivering AI-driven solutions to strengthen digital resilience. The initiative aligns with national cybersecurity priorities and reinforces the UAE’s ambition to build a secure, future-ready financial ecosystem.