Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
LONDON – Kuwait is accelerating its digital transformation efforts and expanding international partnerships to strengthen communication systems and foster a sustainable, inclusive digital economy, according to Omar Al-Omar, Minister of State for Communication Affairs.
Zoho and the UAE Food Cluster have partnered to digitize 300 food SMEs using AI-powered cloud tools. The initiative will enhance compliance, efficiency, and traceability while supporting the UAE’s food security and sustainability goals through technology-driven transformation.
Orange Jordan and JETT signed a partnership to deliver enterprise connectivity and ICT solutions across Jordan. The collaboration, powered by Orange’s advanced MPLS network, supports JETT’s ongoing digital transformation, enhancing operational efficiency and improving passenger experiences through secure, smart communication services.
Qatar honored the winners of the 9th Qatar Digital Business Award 2025, recognizing 13 innovators across AI, digital transformation, and cybersecurity. The awards reflect Qatar’s strong progress toward a knowledge-based, technology-driven economy under MCIT’s national digital transformation strategy.
Vodafone Qatar posted a 13% rise in nine-month net profit to QR949mn, supported by 8.4% revenue growth across mobility, broadband, and managed services. EBITDA rose 8.5% to QR1.1bn, with RoE improving to 12.9%, underscoring the company’s focus on efficiency and sustainable shareholder returns.
Omantel has partnered with Kingsoft to develop Oman’s first sovereign productivity software hosted on the National Cloud. The initiative ensures data sovereignty, enhanced security, and local cost efficiency, marking a key step toward Oman’s goal of becoming a regional digital innovation hub.
Orange Jordan concluded its 2025 Summer Challenge themed “Startup4Good,” celebrating youth-led innovations in IoT, safety, and accessibility. The program, held with partners META and AWS, nurtured digital skills and entrepreneurship, reinforcing Orange Jordan’s commitment to empowering youth and advancing Jordan’s digital transformation.
PTCL Group and CEQUENS have partnered to launch a Communications Platform as a Service (CPaaS) in Pakistan, announced at GITEX Global 2025. The collaboration will empower enterprises with AI-driven, omnichannel customer engagement tools spanning SMS, voice, and WhatsApp. The initiative supports PTCL’s mission to accelerate enterprise digital transformation and CEQUENS’ goal to expand its global communication ecosystem.
Oman Airports, in partnership with Huawei, has launched the Intelligent Campus Showcase at Muscat International Airport. The initiative enhances passenger experience through high-speed connectivity, smart surveillance, and AI-driven analytics. Supporting Oman Vision 2040, the project establishes the airport as a model for digital and sustainable aviation infrastructure in the region.
Oman Data Park, in partnership with ITHCA and Oracle, has launched the Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Secondary Dedicated Region in Ibri, creating Oman’s first dual sovereign cloud setup. The region mirrors ODP’s primary Muscat facility and provides over 200 OCI services, enabling AI, analytics, and disaster recovery solutions. The initiative supports Oman Vision 2040 by enhancing data sovereignty, business continuity, and the nation’s role as a regional digital hub.