Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
SIM card registration in Afghanistan has reached 90 percent coverage, improving security, reducing crime and harassment, and limiting misuse of mobile services. With accountability in place and infrastructure expanding, the policy strengthens social order, public trust, and responsible communication while supporting better monitoring and regulation of the telecom sector.
Vodafone Qatar will showcase mission-critical connectivity at DIMDEX 2026, featuring live demos of secure communications, tactical private 5G, satellite links, digital twins, and body-worn video. The solutions target defence and security environments, reinforcing Vodafone’s role in building resilient digital infrastructure aligned with Qatar National Vision 2030.
Morocco is launching a secure national mobile platform to centralize and standardize healthcare protocols across the country. The system combines a mobile app, interactive digital e-books, collaboration tools, and biometric security, enabling clinicians to access trusted guidance instantly while improving coordination and consistency of care nationwide.
Egypt and the UK are deepening ICT cooperation to position Egypt as a regional innovation and offshoring hub. Talks focused on AI, cloud, cybersecurity, fintech, and skills development, with plans for academic partnerships and joint industry events to attract British investment and strengthen Egypt’s role as a gateway to African digital markets.
Granite has received an FRA fintech licence to launch Egypt’s first fully digital money market account. The mobile-first platform enables instant onboarding, daily returns, and full liquidity without lock-ins, targeting individuals and businesses managing idle cash. The move places Granite at the forefront of digital asset management in Egypt.
Jatri has secured a strategic investment from Gobi Partners, marking the VC firm’s first entry into Bangladesh. The deal will fuel product innovation and MENA expansion through Saafir, as the Dhaka-based platform scales its unified model for global travel inventory, distribution, and embedded trade finance across enterprise markets.
Morocco is launching a national digital platform to centralize and secure healthcare protocols for prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. The system combines a mobile app, dynamic e-books, collaboration tools, and biometric security, enabling unified access for healthcare professionals and modernizing protocol management across the country.
Egypt’s Digilians programme has partnered with 30 global and local tech firms to train 5,000 students annually in AI, software, cybersecurity, and digital infrastructure. Backed by major public investment, the initiative combines academic learning with industry-led training, field placements, and professional tracks to prepare youth for technology careers.
STC Bahrain has signed an MoU with Huawei to advance EVOLVE 2.0, deepening its transformation into a TechCo. The initiative builds on earlier gains in cloud and automation, introducing enterprise-grade AI, data intelligence, and Copilot-style tools across network and business domains to improve operations, customer experience, and revenue models.
Zong has partnered with ZTE to introduce affordable 5G smartphones in Pakistan ahead of the February spectrum auction. The initiative includes entry-level and gaming devices, bundled plans, and BNPL schemes, aiming to boost readiness for 5G adoption as operators prepare for heavy investment and rollout obligations.