Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Morocco has launched a Cloud First roadmap for 2025–2030, mandating phased cloud adoption across public-sector platforms to strengthen cybersecurity, reduce costs and unify digital standards. The strategy includes new infrastructure such as the EcoDar data center, talent-building via Al-Jazari Institutes, and governance bodies like the Cloud Center of Excellence and National Cloud Observatory.
Vodafone Qatar and Hytera have signed a new MoU to enhance mission-critical communications across sectors such as public safety, healthcare, utilities and transport. By combining Vodafone’s network strength with Hytera’s professional communications technologies, the partnership supports Qatar’s broader digitalisation goals and strengthens operational resilience across key industries.
Morocco’s cybersecurity market has reached $1.2 billion, driven by rising cyberattacks, government initiatives, and digital transformation. Demand for MDR and SOC services is growing across government, finance, telecom, and industry, though talent shortages and high deployment costs persist. Continued expansion is expected as cybersecurity becomes essential for national and enterprise resilience.
Zain Jordan has won the 2025 Global Economics Award for Best Digital Transformation Initiative for its Agentic AI program. The initiative improved efficiency, cut processing time by 80%, boosted satisfaction to 95%, and saved over 1,000 work hours. The award reinforces Zain’s leadership in AI-driven telecom innovation and Jordan’s growing digital ecosystem.
Paymob and RTG have formed a strategic partnership to merge digital payments, AI, automation, and user experience development into a unified ecosystem. Aligned with Egypt’s Vision 2030, the collaboration aims to accelerate digital transformation for SMEs and enterprises, support regional expansion, and strengthen Egypt’s position as a digital innovation hub.
Beyon Solutions and Bahrain FinTech Bay have signed an MoU to accelerate cloud adoption and strengthen digital transformation across Bahrain’s financial sector. The partnership focuses on supporting fintech startups and scale-ups with digital services, workshops, and ecosystem engagement, reinforcing Bahrain’s ambition to become a leading regional hub for innovation and technology growth.
Morocco has launched a new investment support mechanism to strengthen funding for startups under the Digital Morocco 2030 strategy. Backed by key national institutions, the initiative aims to de-risk investments, attract capital, and accelerate the country’s innovation ecosystem while aligning with the vision of King Mohammed VI for digital sovereignty and technological leadership.
Kuwait will host a national AI Hackathon in February 2026 as part of its push to accelerate digital transformation. Announced at SAP’s Innovation Day Forum, the initiative will unite government bodies, universities, and innovators to develop AI solutions, supported by SAP’s new partnership with CAIT to upskill Kuwait’s youth.
Jordan has approved a future-focused national digital transformation strategy for 2026–2028, centered on citizen-centric services, data-driven governance, digital inclusion, cybersecurity, 5G, and digital identity. With 57 planned projects, the strategy aims to strengthen digital infrastructure, improve government performance and drive economic modernization under the vision of a secure, digitally empowered Jordan.
MWC25 Doha marks the Middle East’s first Mobile World Congress, strengthening Qatar’s position as a regional digital hub. Backed by GSMA and Qatar’s ICT ministry, the event aims to drive investment, policy dialogue and innovation across 5G, AI and mobile broadband. With rising regional momentum, it will help shape MENA’s future digital economy.