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
Pakistan is launching a dedicated Cyber Operations and Defense Emulation Lab to simulate and counter high-tech hacking threats. Managed by NCERT and the Ministry of IT, the facility will allow various sectors to test their incident response capabilities in a secure environment. The project is part of a national strategy to enhance cybersecurity infrastructure and protect the country’s expanding digital ecosystem.
B.TECH has launched “B.TECH Business,” an integrated platform providing technology, logistics, and operational support for enterprises in Egypt. Moving beyond simple retail, the service targets sectors like healthcare and banking to streamline digital transformation. The initiative leverages B.TECH’s existing infrastructure to offer corporate clients a unified solution for procurement and supply chain management.
Presight and NodeShift have formed a strategic alliance to deploy sovereign AI technologies globally, backed by investment from the Presight-Shorooq Fund I. Following a successful accelerator program, NodeShift is currently implementing AI solutions for the Central Bank of the UAE. The collaboration focuses on providing secure, compliant, and on-premises generative AI tools for highly regulated industries.
The data centre sector in Qatar is expected to exceed $1 billion within the next decade, fueled by an 8.57% annual growth rate. Drivers include increased cloud migration, government-led digital initiatives, and robust connectivity infrastructure. Despite challenges related to data residency and infrastructure resilience, the market is set for sustained expansion through AI adoption and sovereign investment.
Egypt’s leading electronics retailer has introduced a dedicated business-to-business platform to streamline the procurement and management of technology for various industries. The new “B.TECH Business” arm functions as a strategic partner for institutions, providing a unified ecosystem for equipment and technical support to drive operational efficiency in the local market.
Oman expands semiconductor investments to build a regional tech hub, strengthening local capabilities in chip design, 5G, and advanced technologies.
Jordan pilots a mobile early warning system to deliver real-time emergency alerts, enhancing national preparedness and citizen safety.
Saudia integrates Google’s Find Hub feature to improve baggage recovery, enhancing visibility and customer control through secure, time-limited location sharing.
TPV Technology partners with global organizations to strengthen human rights protections and responsible mineral sourcing across its supply chain in line with EU sustainability regulations.
Oman attracts global chip firms and invests in semiconductor capabilities, advancing its ambition to build a competitive, tech-driven economy.