Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
stc Bahrain is the Official Telecom Partner for Bahrain Comic Con 2025, providing advanced connectivity and interactive experiences for over 40,000 attendees. The event, held on May 2-3, will showcase creativity and innovation, with giveaways through stc pay, enriching the vibrant atmosphere of this major pop culture gathering.
stc Bahrain successfully participated as a Gold Sponsor at CyberX Bahrain 2025, showcasing its advanced cybersecurity solutions. The event emphasized the company’s role in enhancing Bahrain’s cybersecurity landscape and supporting the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 goals. stc Bahrain highlighted its partnerships with global cybersecurity innovators to address evolving digital threats.
stc Bahrain sponsored the inaugural Bahrain Bayan School Tech Summit, focusing on the intersection of education, technology, and Bahraini identity. The event highlighted how technology can transform education while preserving cultural heritage. stc Bahrain showcased its digital solutions, reinforcing its commitment to empowering future generations in a digital world.
stc Bahrain has opened registrations for its InspireU program, aimed at empowering local startups. The program, which has already supported over 130 projects, offers financial aid, expert consulting, and training. Bahraini entrepreneurs can apply to take their innovative ideas to the next level and make an impact on the digital economy.
stc Bahrain is celebrating 15 years of driving digital transformation in the kingdom. The company continues to innovate with initiatives like 5.5G deployment, Web3, and key infrastructure projects. As part of its anniversary, stc Bahrain is offering exclusive promotions and supporting local talent through various programs.
Nillion has partnered with stc Bahrain to integrate its blind computing privacy technology into Web2 applications, aiming to advance privacy solutions in the Middle East. The partnership includes deploying nodes on Nillion’s PETnet network, leveraging Bahrain’s data laws and stc’s telecom infrastructure to develop scalable, secure applications.
stc Bahrain has partnered with Huawei for the fourth edition of its Technical Capacity Programme, aimed at enhancing local talent in key ICT areas. The program will provide training in networking, cybersecurity, AI, and more, empowering Bahraini professionals to drive innovation and contribute to the nation’s digital transformation goals.
STC Group, through its subsidiaries STC Bahrain and Center3, has invested $300 million to construct a new data center park and inaugurate the 2Africa Pearl subsea cable in Bahrain. These initiatives aim to expand STC’s global footprint, supporting Bahrain’s 2030 Economic Vision with enhanced digital infrastructure and sustainability goals.
stc has launched the 2Africa Pearl subsea cable and a Data Centre Park in Bahrain, strengthening regional connectivity and digital infrastructure. The projects will boost digital transformation, create jobs, and align with Bahrain’s net-zero goals.