Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
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.
CTM360 noted that the partnership will provide the bank with advanced monitoring and response capabilities to protect stakeholders and maintain the integrity of its digital presence.
Satec Group showcased its Training and Pearson VUE Certification Center in Tetouan to support Morocco’s digitalization and cybersecurity goals for 2030. The initiative focuses on skills development, technology integration, and local talent training to strengthen Morocco’s position as a regional digital hub.
ManageEngine is expanding its Middle East presence with new UAE data centres and a $100 million regional investment plan, aligning its IT, OT, security, and compliance platforms with the region’s accelerating digital transformation across energy, industrial, and regulated sectors, while addressing data sovereignty, AI governance, and hybrid infrastructure needs.
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.