Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Banglalink has regained ISO 27001:2022 certification, reinforcing its commitment to international cybersecurity standards. The recertification highlights stronger security controls, effective data protection practices, and ongoing investments in advanced technologies and employee awareness to ensure service reliability and customer trust.
Cybersecurity is being reframed as an economic growth driver, with the World Bank highlighting market failures that cause underinvestment in emerging economies. Research suggests lowering cyber incidents can lift GDP per capita, while governments are urged to strengthen regulation, threat intelligence, competition, and capacity building to protect digital development.
Cyberani has partnered with Bahrain-based CTM360 to integrate digital risk protection and external attack surface management into its managed security services, enhancing 24/7 threat visibility and response for organisations across Saudi Arabia.
Libya Telecom and Technology Company confirmed ongoing DDoS attacks on its systems, saying emergency response measures were activated immediately to contain the impact. The company said essential services remain operational as monitoring and mitigation efforts continue.
Iran repelled a highly sophisticated cyberattack targeting telecom-linked national infrastructure, according to its ICT minister. The two-phase attack was contained using both external and domestic capabilities, highlighting Iran’s cybersecurity resilience despite ongoing international sanctions.
Bahrain’s agreement with SandboxAQ marks a national rollout of quantum-safe cybersecurity across government ministries. Using AI-driven tools, the initiative aims to protect sensitive data from future quantum threats while strengthening digital resilience and local cybersecurity capabilities.
Merak Capital has invested SAR203 million in Saudi cybersecurity firm DSShield to support expansion of operations, technology development, and managed services. The deal strengthens DSShield’s role in Saudi Arabia’s rapidly growing cybersecurity market and supports its pathway toward a future public listing.
The UAE Cyber Security Council has warned that illegal streaming and downloads pose serious cyber risks, including malware infections, data theft, and fraud. Through its Cyber Pulse campaign, the Council urged users to rely on trusted platforms, noting that over one million devices were compromised through piracy sites, and stressed that individual cyber awareness is key to digital safety.
Bahrain has partnered with Alphabet spin-out SandboxAQ to deploy AI-based cybersecurity tools across more than 60 government ministries. Using the AQtive Guard platform, the initiative aims to strengthen encryption monitoring and address long-term risks such as quantum computing, highlighting growing government focus on proactive, AI-driven cyber defence.
Group-IB and VAS have signed an MoU to expand cybersecurity cooperation in Saudi Arabia through joint market development, partner enablement, and awareness initiatives. The partnership leverages advanced threat intelligence and local expertise to strengthen digital resilience aligned with the Kingdom’s digital transformation goals.