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
Bahrain chaired the 15th GCC Smart Card Steering Committee meeting in Riyadh, focusing on unified digital identity standards, smart card integration, and regional cooperation. The discussions reinforced GCC efforts to enhance digital services, harmonise technology frameworks, and build a more connected and sustainable digital future for citizens.
Ottu and Mastercard have partnered to simplify access to local and international payment methods across the GCC using Mastercard Merchant Cloud. The collaboration enables enterprises in Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, and Oman to scale efficiently through a single integration, supporting secure, locally relevant, and scalable digital commerce across the region.
Visa has launched a new regional hub объединяющий Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and Oman under one leadership structure as part of its CEMEA growth strategy. Led by Group Country Manager Ali Bailoun from Riyadh, the hub aims to accelerate digital payments, strengthen collaboration with banks, fintechs, and merchants, and support national transformation agendas such as Saudi Vision 2030. The move enhances Visa’s agility and regional impact.
The 46th GCC Summit in Bahrain reaffirmed commitments to regional security, economic integration, and collaboration in food, water, and digital sectors. Gulf leaders also reiterated support for a just resolution to the Palestinian cause. Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni highlighted the growing GCC-Italy partnership, especially in energy, digital transformation, and maritime security.
Infosys’ AI-First GCC Model helps enterprises transform their capability centers into scalable AI innovation hubs. Combining platform expertise, talent development, and lifecycle management, the new model enables faster digital transformation while enhancing operational efficiency and competitiveness across industries.
Payment24 has strengthened its Middle East presence by launching a regional hub in Dubai and securing strategic contracts in the UAE and Saudi Arabia, marking a key milestone in its GCC expansion strategy. The company is responding to surging demand for advanced fleet, fuel, and retail payment technologies, positioning its modular platform as a backbone for digital transformation in the downstream oil and gas sector.
Payment24 has taken a major step in its Middle East expansion, opening a regional hub in Dubai and securing major contracts in the UAE and Saudi Arabia. The move underscores rising demand for advanced fleet, fuel, and retail payment technologies across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).
The GCC reaffirmed its strategic partnership with the Digital Cooperation Organization to accelerate digital transformation, develop regulatory frameworks, and strengthen innovation across member states. Joint programs and policy dialogues aim to build a unified, future-ready regional digital economy.
The GCC ministerial committee for cybersecurity held a meeting in Kuwait to advance regional cooperation on digital security. Member states reviewed joint efforts against cyber threats, discussed critical infrastructure protection, and planned future strategies to build expertise and safeguard the Gulf’s shared digital interests.
e& UAE introduces the GCC’s first dual-band MetaAAU, boosting 5G network efficiency, coverage, and energy savings with a compact, integrated antenna solution.