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
Ooredoo Kuwait positioned 2025 as a strategic shift from telecom provider to national digital transformation partner aligned with Kuwait Vision 2035. The company highlighted Platform 51 content partnerships, major public-private collaborations, 5G-Advanced and AI infrastructure initiatives, enterprise solutions, and multiple regional and global awards.
Kuwait will host the Digital Cooperation Organization’s fifth General Assembly on February 4–5, 2026, bringing together global digital economy leaders to review progress, set priorities, and advance cooperation on AI, digital infrastructure, and inclusive growth under the DCO’s 2025–2028 agenda.
Ooredoo Kuwait showcased its digital leadership at Nexus 2025, signing strategic partnerships and launching Ooredoo Fleet, an AI-powered fleet management solution. The initiative highlights the company’s focus on innovation, SME empowerment, and smart technologies that support Kuwait’s digital transformation and Vision 2035 ambitions.
Kuwait has introduced a new mobile number portability framework allowing users to switch operators while keeping their numbers. The regulation promotes competition, strengthens consumer rights, and modernizes telecom operations under CITRA oversight.
Kuwait has introduced a new mobile number portability framework allowing users to switch operators within 12 hours while retaining their numbers. The rules aim to strengthen competition, protect consumer rights, and modernize telecom regulation.
Kuwait has launched new digital immigration services allowing foreign workers to issue, renew, and transfer residency permits online. The reforms introduce long-term residency options, standardised visa fees, and mandatory health insurance, aiming to improve efficiency, transparency, and long-term stability for expatriates and investors.
Kuwait’s central bank has introduced a new cyber and operational resilience framework to protect banks from rising digital threats. The maturity-based model strengthens governance, third-party risk management, and incident response while aligning the sector with global security and technology standards.
stc Kuwait organized an autism awareness session for employees in partnership with Friends of Autism, supporting its CSR goals around health, inclusion, and social well-being. The initiative aimed to build understanding, encourage inclusive workplace practices, and promote positive community impact through education and engagement.
Kuwait’s stc has organized an autism awareness session for employees in partnership with Friends of Autism, reinforcing its commitment to inclusivity, health, and social well-being. The initiative reflects stc’s broader CSR strategy to promote understanding, empower its workforce, and create a supportive and inclusive workplace culture.
The partnership between PayTabs and BEDE aims to strengthen Kuwait’s digital commerce ecosystem by providing SMEs and startups with fast, secure, and locally tailored payment solutions. Through the launch of BEDE Shop, merchants can quickly create online storefronts, accept social and QR-based payments, and streamline checkout without technical complexity, supporting broader fintech adoption and SME growth in Kuwait.The partnership between PayTabs and BEDE aims to strengthen Kuwait’s digital commerce ecosystem by providing SMEs and startups with fast, secure, and locally tailored payment solutions. Through the launch of BEDE Shop, merchants can quickly create online storefronts, accept social and QR-based payments, and streamline checkout without technical complexity, supporting broader fintech adoption and SME growth in Kuwait.The partnership between PayTabs and BEDE aims to strengthen Kuwait’s digital commerce ecosystem by providing SMEs and startups with fast, secure, and locally tailored payment solutions. Through the launch of BEDE Shop, merchants can quickly create online storefronts, accept social and QR-based payments, and streamline checkout without technical complexity, supporting broader fintech adoption and SME growth in Kuwait.