Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
SPARK and Nokia have signed a strategic MoU to accelerate innovation and talent development in Sharjah. The partnership introduces the “Tech Matchmaker” platform and specialized masterclasses to connect innovators with industry partners. This collaboration aims to strengthen the regional ecosystem through knowledge exchange, capacity-building programs, and advanced network infrastructure expertise.
Oman has digitized 2,000+ government services, driving a 78% surge in digital transactions for 2025. Ranking 18th globally for digital growth, the Sultanate aims for the digital economy to reach 10% of GDP by 2040. This transformation, central to Oman Vision 2040, emphasizes ICT investment and national workforce development.
EDGE Group has launched the first BR71 MK II Combattante corvette for the Angolan Navy, part of a €1 billion defense contract. The project includes high-speed interceptors and HT-100 NAVAL unmanned helicopters. This partnership between the UAE, France, and Angola focuses on maritime security through advanced technology and local manufacturing.
Basata Holding has expanded its cash-in and cash-out services to all mobile wallets across its 120,000 POS terminals in Egypt. Moving beyond its Vodafone Cash exclusivity, the move supports Egypt’s 40 million wallet users by providing widespread access to deposits and withdrawals through local merchants, significantly advancing national financial inclusion.
Oman’s MTCIT has launched its 2026-2030 digital economy roadmap, focusing on regional transformation centers, national AI platforms, and local cloud infrastructure manufacturing. Building on 2,200 already digitized services, the plan aims to enhance financial independence and technical sovereignty while driving the digital sector toward a 10% GDP contribution by 2040.
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