Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Aman Maharjan wins Ncell’s League of Creators talent hunt, securing a Rs 1 million brand deal. The program, supported by expert mentors and a distinguished jury, spotlights Nepal’s rising digital creators and aims to fuel their career growth.
ORA Technologies raises $7.5 million to scale its Kooul food delivery platform and ORA Cash mobile wallet, driving digital payments and e-commerce adoption in Morocco with a record-breaking funding round.
MyMonty teams up with Mastercard to boost digital payment solutions in Lebanon, enhancing transaction security and convenience while supporting the nation’s transition to a cashless digital economy.
Bahrain and Kuwait reinforce cooperation in transport and infrastructure, focusing on maritime connectivity and joint Gulf projects to promote regional integration and economic development under GCC vision.
Kuwaiti women lead 41% of startups, driving innovation across sectors like fintech and e-commerce. Backed by Vision 2035 and support platforms, female founders are reshaping the economy and culture despite funding and regulatory challenges.
Kuwait’s WAMD real-time payments system rapidly gains traction, powered by KNET and ACI Worldwide. The platform drives instant, secure digital transactions nationwide, fostering financial inclusion and innovation aligned with Kuwait’s digital transformation goals.
Orange Jordan partners with StarLink to expand advanced ICT solutions, enhancing digital transformation support for Jordan’s business sector. The collaboration strengthens cybersecurity, cloud, and data center capabilities aligned with national digital economy goals.
Iraq is advancing efforts to introduce Apple Pay, engaging with Apple’s regional team to meet technical requirements and expand digital payment options, supporting financial inclusion and electronic payment growth.
MFTA launches its Iraq chapter to advance fintech innovation and regulatory progress amid rapid digital transformation. Led by fintech pioneer Bahaa Abdul Hadi, the chapter will drive collaboration, inclusion, and integrate Iraq into the MENA fintech ecosystem.
Flutterwave’s Send App launch in Egypt enhances cross-border remittances with secure, fast, and accessible transfers, empowering the Egyptian diaspora to support families and communities while advancing Africa’s fintech ecosystem.