Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Mark and Comm has partnered with Hootsuite and Talkwalker to introduce enterprise-grade social listening in Sri Lanka. The move gives local brands access to AI-driven consumer intelligence, real-time sentiment tracking, crisis detection, and predictive insights, enabling faster growth, stronger reputation management, and data-led decision-making in a rapidly digitalising market.
Digico Solutions and AWS have formed a strategic partnership to accelerate cloud and AI adoption across Saudi Arabia’s public and private sectors. Aligned with Vision 2030, the initiative focuses on modernising digital infrastructure, enabling enterprise AI, supporting data residency, and building sector-specific capabilities across fintech, logistics, e-commerce, and media.
Network International has partnered with Saudi Sudanese Bank to deliver end-to-end digital payment processing in Sudan. The agreement introduces Mastercard sponsorship, prepaid issuing, and value-added services, supporting the bank’s digital transformation and advancing modern, secure financial infrastructure across the country.
QNB will continue as Diamond Sponsor of Web Summit Qatar 2026, reinforcing its role in shaping Qatar’s digital future. The partnership supports fintech growth, entrepreneurship, and large-scale transformation across banking, aligning with Qatar National Vision 2030 and connecting startups with global investors.
Vodafone Qatar has become the country’s first B2B reseller of Starlink satellite services, bringing high-speed, low-latency connectivity to remote and mission-critical business environments. The partnership strengthens enterprise resilience, expands national ICT infrastructure, and supports Qatar’s National Vision 2030 through next-generation satellite connectivity.
Pakistan’s Digital Nation 2025 vision aims to build a fully digital state by modernising governance, expanding financial inclusion, and embedding digital infrastructure across government. With e-office adoption, 120 million bank account targets, crypto integration, and youth-focused reforms, the strategy positions digitalisation as the backbone of national transformation.
Thawani Pay has partnered with Network International to expand credit card capabilities and accelerate Oman’s digital payments ecosystem. Following its Visa issuing licence, the fintech will leverage Network’s enterprise-grade processing to launch app-first cards, strengthen financial inclusion, and support Oman Vision 2040’s push toward a cashless economy.
Thawani Pay has partnered with Network International to expand credit card capabilities and accelerate digital payments in Oman. The agreement follows Thawani Pay becoming the country’s first fintech to secure a Visa issuing license, supporting Oman Vision 2040 and strengthening financial inclusion through secure, scalable card infrastructure.
Oman’s mobile market has surged in global rankings as regulatory reform, competition, and heavy 5G investment doubled median speeds and expanded coverage to 91%. With 6,671 5G sites and strong subsea redundancy, the country now outperforms many Gulf peers in speed and network resilience.
Kenya is accelerating its digital economy through fiber expansion, public Wi-Fi, and youth programs in Kirinyaga County. Over 102km of fiber now links all sub-counties to government networks, while digital skills initiatives and the Ajira program are preparing thousands of young people for global online work.