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
Gabon and Morocco have agreed to launch joint AI and digital skills programs, with Gabon drawing on Morocco’s expertise in innovation and e-government. The partnership aims to accelerate Gabon’s digital transformation and strengthen cooperation across Africa’s emerging tech economies.
Maroc Telecom surpassed 81 million customers in Q3 2025, driven by Moov Africa’s growth and rising demand for data, broadband, and mobile money. The Group reported MAD 27.3 billion in revenue and expanded investments for Morocco’s upcoming 5G rollout.
Jordan’s gaming market reached $312.8 million in 2024 and is projected to double by 2030. Backed by royal initiatives, education programs, and the National Games Strategy, the sector is driving job creation, investment, and digital innovation across the Kingdom.
Jordan has digitized 80% of its government services via the Sanad platform, enabling 1.8 million digital IDs through IrisGuard biometrics. The initiative expands digital access across public and financial sectors, reinforcing Jordan’s leadership in e-government and secure identity innovation.
Umniah by Beyon has signed a five-year agreement with Ericsson to deploy advanced 3G, 4G, and 5G technologies in Jordan, expanding network capacity, improving energy efficiency, and driving digital inclusion across the Kingdom.
Fawry and Wadi Degla Developments have partnered to integrate secure digital payments across Egypt’s real estate sector, offering modern fintech solutions through Fawry’s online and POS networks, advancing Egypt’s Vision 2030 for a cashless and digitally empowered economy.
Oujda leads Morocco in internet performance with 65.74 Mbps download speeds, while Maroc Telecom dominates both mobile and fixed networks, reinforcing Morocco’s regional leadership in digital connectivity and broadband development.
Bahrain’s Interior Minister inaugurated the first Middle East Border Management & Technology Summit, bringing together experts from 22 nations to enhance security cooperation, technology integration, and data-driven border systems through AI, analytics, and cybersecurity innovations.
Elm and BENEFIT have signed an MoU to develop digital onboarding, shared FinTech services, and secure financial innovations across Bahrain and the GCC, reinforcing the Kingdom’s FinTech leadership and commitment to digital transformation.
Beyon Solutions has partnered with Bahrain’s Ministry of Education in a multimillion-dinar deal to upgrade all government schools’ digital infrastructure—the largest Cisco deployment in Bahrain—advancing secure connectivity, e-learning capabilities, and the Kingdom’s digital education vision.