Huawei’s Mika Lauhde called for increased international cooperation between policy-makers, governments, and private organisations to build an open and collaborative cyberspace capable of fighting new threats.
Bahrain’s Investcorp snaps up recruitment-focused tech firm
Investcorp Technology Partners, a European lower middle market technology investor, has announced that it acquired Berlin-based Softgarden, a Human Resources (HR) software provider for an undisclosed sum.
Bahrain gears up for blockchain-focused conference
Bahrain Technology Companies Society (BTECH) said it has completed preparations for the first edition of SmartSec Conference on information security and blockchain.
Bahrain telco suspends unregistered accounts
Zain Bahrain, a telecom services operator in the kingdom, has announced the temporary suspension of all non-registered post-paid SIM cards and home broadband lines.
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United Nations arm backs Bahrain’s GITEX presence
The United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Bahrain Technology Companies Society (BTECH), according to the Bahrain News Agency.
Bahrain pushes for increased data protection with new law
The National Institution for Human Rights (NIHR) has lauded King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa’s ratification and issuance of Law 30/2018 on Protection of Personal Data, the Bahrain News Agency reported.
Bahrain warns public against Qatar-run fake social media accounts
Bahrain’s Ministry of Interior has recently revealed that it uncovered social media posts that has shown systematic attempts to compromise the Kingdom’s national interests by influencing public opinion on various issues, including naturalisation, to damage the close and special Bahraini-Saudi relations.
GCC trio in talks to drive regional fintech industry
Saudi Arabia is reportedly in talks with UAE and Bahrain to establish a coordinated approach to the regulation and nurturing of fintech startups in the region.
Batelco renews partnership with The Entertainer
Batelco, the Kingdom’s leading Digital Solutions provider has renewed its partnership agreement with the Entertainer to deliver fantastic benefits for the telco’s customers.
Huawei to develop the new generation of ICT talent in Bahrain
Huawei has launched the second edition of Huawei Middle East ICT Competition in Bahrain to enhance the ICT skills of the upcoming generation.
First IoT hardware accelerator launches in Bahrain
Batelco, a leading digital solutions provider in Bahrain, has launched Brinc Batelco IoT Hub, the first Internet of Things (IoT) hardware accelerator in the Middle East region.
Bahrain telco intalls self-service kiosks
VIVA Bahrain has collaborated with Payment International Enterprise (PIE) to launch new self-service machines allowing customers to complete various transactions via a one stop solution.
Batelco partners with global tech firm to expand cloud offerings
Batelco is now an official Microsoft Azure ExpressRoute partner, which enables its customers’ access to Microsoft Cloud Services over Batelco’s robust global network consisting of 26+ PoPs around the globe.
Bahrain VC raises $100M to support Middle East tech startups
Bahrain Development Bank (BDB) has announced that the Al Waha Fund of Funds has successfully closed its $100 million fundraising round.