Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
PayTabs Kuwait and BEDE, powered by Zain, have partnered to simplify digital commerce for SMEs through BEDE Shop, a new social commerce platform. The initiative enables fast online storefront creation, social media payments, and QR-based transactions, supporting financial inclusion and SME growth across Kuwait.
Arab Open University Kuwait is leading the digital transformation of higher education through blended learning, AI-driven teaching methods, and UK-validated programmes. With early investments in technology and a strong focus on labour market needs, the university is preparing students for the digital economy while supporting Kuwait Vision 2035.
Zain Kuwait won three major awards at the Telecom Review Excellence Awards in Dubai, recognizing its leadership in 5G-Advanced, network experience, and digital transformation. The accolades highlight Zain’s 4WARD strategy, advanced infrastructure investments, and commitment to delivering human-centric digital innovation across Kuwait.
Beyout’s subsidiary Real Estate House has received KAPP’s approval for its technical proposal to redevelop Kuwait’s Al Muthanna Complex, advancing a 15-year plan covering renovation, management, and maintenance on 17,183 sqm of state-owned land in Qibla.
Kuwait’s Ministry of Information has mandated that all attendance and leave requests—past and future—be processed exclusively via the CSC app, ending all manual transactions. Effective January 1, this shift aims to streamline procedures, ensure transparency, and strengthen the government’s digital transformation agenda.
Zain secured two major global awards in Riyadh for pioneering 5G-Advanced service innovation and breakthrough technologies across Kuwait and Saudi Arabia, driven by advancements in VoNR, AI translation, MEC deployments, and 5.5G-A convergence. The wins reinforce the company’s leadership in next-generation digital infrastructure and intelligent connectivity.
A landmark partnership between Dasman Diabetes Institute and Zain Kuwait aims to accelerate digital health innovation through smart devices, data-driven research, secure health platforms, and global collaborations. Together, the organizations seek to enhance preventive care, empower healthier lifestyles, and support Kuwait’s national development priorities through advanced technology.
Zain Kuwait, ZainTECH, and Microsoft have launched Microsoft 365 Bundles and Managed Services to help Kuwaiti SMEs modernize their digital workplaces with secure, cloud-based and AI-enabled tools. The integrated offering includes Microsoft licenses with Copilot AI add-ons and comprehensive managed services from ZainTECH, providing a simplified, cost-efficient route for SMEs to strengthen security, boost productivity, and prepare for AI-driven business growth.
Makhazen was recognized at the 2025 Kuwait Hackathon for its continued efforts to develop local cybersecurity talent through its long-term partnership with CODED Academy. The company has supported the training of more than 6,900 students since 2022 and renewed its sponsorship for a second consecutive year. The 2025 program delivered workshops to over 620 participants and hosted more than 220 competitors, reinforcing cybersecurity as a national priority and key pillar of Kuwait’s digital transformation.
Kuwait is accelerating its digital transformation through upgraded infrastructure, strong government backing, and initiatives to strengthen talent, SMEs, and telecom readiness. Nexus 2025 highlights the country’s commitment to innovation, showcasing emerging technologies and fostering public–private collaboration aimed at advancing Kuwait’s Vision 2035 digital economy.