Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Mindware has been appointed VMware’s official distributor in Egypt, extending access to cloud, virtualization, and digital infrastructure solutions. Backed by a growing cloud market projected at $800M by 2027, the partnership strengthens Egypt’s digital transformation and positions Mindware as a key VMware partner in the region.
Madari Space, an Abu Dhabi startup, will launch its first orbital data centre mission in Q3 2026 with UAE and UN partners. Positioned as a sustainable alternative to Earth-based data centres, the initiative aims to serve Earth observation operators, reduce carbon emissions, and prepare for the future cislunar economy.
Pakistan will lay three new submarine internet cables in 2025, adding 200 Tbps of bandwidth and reducing dependence on older systems. The upgrade, aligned with spectrum expansion for 5G, aims to stabilize connectivity, support digital growth, and narrow the digital divide for over 200M internet users.
Revolut has applied for regulatory approval in Morocco, aiming to disrupt the country’s banking sector with mobile-first, zero-fee financial services. With €41B valuation, 60M users, and strong profitability, the neobank sees Morocco as a strategic MENA gateway following its South Africa launch.
IBA Group and Berexia Payment have partnered with Al Barid Bank and Royal Air Maroc to launch a SoftPOS solution in Morocco, enabling merchants and airlines to accept contactless payments via smartphones and tablets. The move strengthens Morocco’s digital payments growth and enhances passenger travel experiences.
du has signed an MoU with the Abu Dhabi Business Women Council to provide women entrepreneurs with telecom solutions tailored to SMEs. The partnership aims to empower women-led businesses, remove digital barriers, and promote innovation, marking du’s first entry into Abu Dhabi’s SME sector.
Holo has raised $22M in Series A funding, led by Impact46 and backed by Mubadala and others, to expand its mortgage fintech platform in the UAE and Saudi Arabia. The company aims to simplify homeownership with 500+ mortgage products, regional talent growth, and stronger product innovation.
The UAE tourism sector is transforming with AI-driven personalization, smart entry systems, and sustainable technologies. From eco-friendly hotels to 5G-enabled travel services, the country is creating tailored, safe, and seamless journeys. This positions the UAE as a global leader in tech-driven and sustainable tourism.
OmniOps has partnered with Groq to advance sovereign AI infrastructure in Saudi Arabia. The MoU focuses on deploying locally hosted, high-performance inference solutions, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting Vision 2030 goals by accelerating AI adoption across key sectors like government, energy, and aviation.
Saudi Arabia will introduce an AI curriculum to over six million public school students in 2025–2026, aligning with Vision 2030 goals to build a knowledge-based society. The program, supported by SDAIA, includes global training, ethical AI guidelines, scholarships, and academies to prepare a future generation of AI leaders.