Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Meeza reported a 10.1 percent increase in net profit for 2025, reaching QAR 66.514 million, with earnings per share rising to QAR 0.10. The company’s board has proposed a cash dividend of QAR 55.2 million, equivalent to QAR 0.085 per share, pending shareholder approval.
Pakistan is advancing its digital transformation through the Digital Nation Pakistan Act 2025, establishing new governance bodies, launching a national AI policy, strengthening cybersecurity frameworks, expanding submarine cable connectivity, and accelerating broadband deployment. The government also aims to digitize public sector operations and protect citizens’ digital rights.
Algeria’s Minister of Post and Telecommunications participated in a high-level meeting in Barcelona on AI governance in telecoms during Mobile World Congress. The discussion highlighted Algeria’s investments in 5G, AI ecosystem development and cybersecurity, while emphasizing the importance of institutional frameworks to ensure responsible AI deployment.
The push for AI in schools is not merely about technical training but about building national resilience and economic competitiveness. By addressing the infrastructure gap and focusing on responsible innovation, Pakistan can transform its large youth population into a sophisticated digital workforce capable of leading in the age of automation.
The survey results validate the operator’s strategy of prioritizing network stability and responsiveness as the foundation for a digital-first economy. By leading in both data throughput and low latency, the provider ensures that its massive subscriber base has the necessary tools for reliable participation in the global digital landscape.
The initiative represents a successful transition from traditional economic models to those anchored in innovation and data. By prioritizing digital government services and fostering a high-growth environment, Oman is positioning itself as a regional leader in technical maturity, aiming to capture a significant share of the projected $28 trillion global digital economy.
The partnership represents a significant consolidation of adtech power in emerging markets, linking one of the world’s most used utility apps with a comprehensive digital transformation suite. For Truecaller, the deal provides the localized sales and technical infrastructure needed to scale its global ad business, while AnyMind Group strengthens its position as a dominant player in the regional mobile marketing landscape.
Kuwait’s telecommunications sector is currently under high-level scrutiny to ensure national stability during a period of heightened regional tension. While some brief service interruptions occurred in early March, the Communication & IT Regulatory Authority (CITRA) and the Prime Minister have confirmed that the nation’s digital backbone remains resilient and fully operational.
This partnership represents a critical step toward financial inclusion by bridging the gap between digital-first FinTech programs and traditional banking infrastructure. By providing a scalable foundation for future service expansions, the collaboration empowers digital operators to offer more comprehensive, user-centric financial products that are fully supported by Egypt’s established banking network.
Fawry’s 2025 performance underscores a successful pivot from a simple payment aggregator to a comprehensive digital bank. By integrating AI into operations and launching low-cost merchant tools like Soft POS, the company has solidified its infrastructure for sustainable, high-margin growth in Egypt’s evolving cashless economy.