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
Arabsat selects ACTIA to deploy Q/V-Band gateways for ARABSAT-7A, strengthening its shift to software-defined satellite architecture and enabling resilient, high-capacity broadband services across enterprise, mobility, aviation, maritime, and government sectors through advanced ground segment infrastructure and flexible routing capabilities across its regional footprint.
MEASAT and Mudah Healthtech have expanded their Sihat Xpress telehealth service to two remote villages in Sabah using satellite-connected kiosks powered by CONNECTme NOW, giving nearly 1,000 residents access to self-care tools and on-demand doctor consultations as part of a broader plan to bring digital healthcare to underserved rural communities across Malaysia.
ManageEngine is expanding its Middle East presence with new UAE data centres and a $100 million regional investment plan, aligning its IT, OT, security, and compliance platforms with the region’s accelerating digital transformation across energy, industrial, and regulated sectors, while addressing data sovereignty, AI governance, and hybrid infrastructure needs.
GWC partners with Apify at Web Summit Qatar to combine logistics, AI, and automation into a unified model for e-commerce growth, enabling market intelligence, faster expansion, and seamless cross-border execution for digital-first businesses across the Middle East, Asia, Africa, and other high-growth regions.
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Network International launched the UAE’s first biometric payments proof-of-concept with the Central Bank, showcasing palm and facial recognition for secure, cardless transactions and reinforcing the country’s push toward frictionless, future-ready digital payments.
e& launched Addictech, a digital wellbeing initiative using conceptual tech devices, educational content, and parental control tools to help families address screen addiction and build healthier digital habits for children and teens.
Saudi Arabia launched SMAI 2 to strengthen national data and AI capabilities through coordinated public-sector training, building on earlier programs that reached over one million Saudis and supporting responsible AI adoption across 11 government ministries.
GO Telecom’s subsidiary GO Money received final approval from SAMA to offer micro-consumer financing in Saudi Arabia, operating with SAR 20 million capital and supporting Vision 2030 goals to expand the Kingdom’s digital financial services ecosystem.
PayLater raised $10 million in seed funding to expand its BNPL platform in Qatar, scale into new sectors, enhance credit technology, and strengthen merchant integrations as investor confidence in the country’s regulated fintech ecosystem grows.