Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Algeria and UNDP have signed a declaration to accelerate the “Digital Algeria 2030” strategy, initiating over 500 projects aimed at improving public services and advancing national digital transformation by 2026.
Qatar Charity’s win at the Qatar Digital Business Awards 2025 underscores its digital transformation journey, celebrating innovative platforms that enhance donor and beneficiary engagement across global humanitarian operations.
Qatar Charity received the “Best Digital Experience” award alongside Qatar Airways at the 9th Qatar Digital Business Awards 2025 for its innovative platforms that enhance donor and beneficiary engagement through advanced digital services.
Oman’s MTCIT has completed 25 projects under the Tahawul digital transformation programme, including the Unified Government Services Portal, Open Data Platform, and Thiqa Trust Services. The initiatives have enhanced transparency, digital governance, and service accessibility across 48 government entities.
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.