Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
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.
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Telecom operators face mounting risks from cybersecurity threats, weak responsible AI governance, and outdated IT systems, as EY warns that budget gaps, talent shortages, and legacy infrastructure are limiting resilience, innovation, and competitiveness in an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.