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
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.
Orange Jordan participated in the C8 2025 Cybersecurity Conference under the patronage of HRH Crown Prince Hussein, showcasing advanced digital security solutions and reinforcing its role as a responsible leader in secure digital transformation. The company emphasized national partnerships, innovation, and its commitment to strengthening Jordan’s cybersecurity ecosystem and digital economy.
stc Bahrain and Huawei have introduced new digital solutions focused on strengthening SMB digital transformation, including Huawei’s eKit services and updated Ideahub smart screen promotions. Launched at a joint event, the initiative aims to equip businesses with accessible tools for efficiency and growth while reinforcing stc Bahrain’s role as a national digital enabler.