Saturday, 11 April 2026

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

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digital transformation

Salam Telecom Launches #YestoPossible Campaign to Redefine Digital Experiences for Gen Z

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Salam Telecom’s #YestoPossible campaign marks a strategic pivot toward Gen Z by transforming telecom services into a lifestyle-driven digital ecosystem. The initiative positions connectivity as a platform for creativity, gaming, content, and social interaction rather than basic communication. By tapping into youth culture and digital-first behavior, Salam is redefining how telecom brands engage younger audiences in Saudi Arabia. The campaign also aligns with national digital transformation goals, reinforcing Salam’s role in shaping the future of youth-centric digital experiences across the Kingdom.

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stc Sponsors Nexus 2025 to Strengthen Kuwait’s Innovation and Startup Ecosystem

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stc has sponsored the Nexus Technology & Startup Summit 2025 for the second year in a row as part of its ongoing commitment to advancing Kuwait’s innovation and startup ecosystem. Held in Kuwait City under government patronage, the summit brought together startups, investors, and technology leaders to showcase emerging trends and solutions. As a platinum sponsor, stc hosted workshops, signed multiple MoUs, participated in expert panels, and showcased advanced business technologies through its enterprise arm. The company said the initiative supports digital transformation, entrepreneurship, and the objectives of Kuwait Vision 2035.

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Beyon Maintains Strong Grip on Bahrain’s Broadband and Mobile Markets

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A new Mubasher Capital Bahrain report confirms Beyon’s continued dominance in the Kingdom’s telecom sector, with over 70 percent broadband and 40 percent mobile market share. The company has demonstrated steady revenue growth, reaching BD460 million in 2024, supported mainly by traditional telecom services. Beyon is also expanding across digital finance, cloud, IT, and cybersecurity through multiple subsidiaries. Its international exposure, supported by infrastructure projects such as the SEA-ME-WE 6 cable, is strengthening long-term growth and diversification while remaining aligned with Bahrain’s Vision 2030.

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Dialog Enterprise Leads as Principal Sponsor of Sri Lanka’s National Cyber Security Conference 2025

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Dialog Enterprise served as Principal Sponsor of Sri Lanka CERT’s 2025 Cyber Security Conference, reinforcing its commitment to national cyber resilience. The event united leaders across sectors to advance cybersecurity awareness, strengthen digital infrastructure, and support public–private cooperation to address emerging threats in Sri Lanka’s rapidly evolving digital landscape.

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Pakistan and UAE Strengthen Collaboration in Digital Transformation and Emerging Technologies

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The UAE and Pakistan agreed to expand cooperation across ICT, emerging technologies, digital skills, and innovation. In a meeting between UAE Ambassador Salem Alzaabi and Minister Shaza Fatima Khawaja, both sides emphasized investment opportunities, Pakistan’s rapidly growing digital ecosystem, and the role of expatriate talent in fostering bilateral technology-led development.

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Qatar Partners with PwC Middle East and OpenAI to Accelerate National AI Ecosystem

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Qatar’s MCIT has partnered with PwC Middle East and OpenAI to build a national AI ecosystem. The agreement focuses on an AI testbed, public-sector productivity, and new AI-driven projects. The collaboration will accelerate digital transformation, strengthen governance, expand safe adoption, and support Qatar’s shift toward a competitive, knowledge-based economy.

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Jordan Deploys ABB’s Digital & AI Solutions to Strengthen Water Sustainability

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Jordan is strengthening water sustainability by deploying ABB’s Genix Industrial IoT and AI Suite to monitor energy use, optimize operations, and enhance decision-making across its water sector. Working with GIZ, the Water Authority of Jordan, and Volt Automation LLC, the project supports national climate goals in one of the world’s most water-scarce countries.

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Morocco Unveils ‘Cloud First’ Roadmap to Advance Digital Sovereignty and Modernize Public Services

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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.

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Vodafone Qatar and Hytera Strengthen Partnership to Advance National Digitalisation Goals

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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.

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