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
Zain secured two major global awards in Riyadh for pioneering 5G-Advanced service innovation and breakthrough technologies across Kuwait and Saudi Arabia, driven by advancements in VoNR, AI translation, MEC deployments, and 5.5G-A convergence. The wins reinforce the company’s leadership in next-generation digital infrastructure and intelligent connectivity.
A landmark partnership between Dasman Diabetes Institute and Zain Kuwait aims to accelerate digital health innovation through smart devices, data-driven research, secure health platforms, and global collaborations. Together, the organizations seek to enhance preventive care, empower healthier lifestyles, and support Kuwait’s national development priorities through advanced technology.
MoneyHash partnered with Saudi Amwal Tech to integrate high-limit credit card installment tools into its unified payments platform, expanding flexible payment options for Saudi merchants. The move supports faster deployment of installment services and reinforces MoneyHash’s role as a key payment infrastructure layer across the Middle East and Africa.
MoneyHash partnered with Saudi Amwal Tech to expand local payment options and installment plans for merchants. The collaboration strengthens MoneyHash’s presence in Saudi Arabia and simplifies how businesses add new payment methods, supporting stronger digital payment adoption and more flexible customer experiences across the region.
Safaricom and Standard Bank are investing $138 million to accelerate Ethiopia’s digital infrastructure rollout, supported by Vodacom’s increased stake. Safaricom now serves 62 million users regionally and 10.1 million in Ethiopia. The partnership aims to expand digital and financial inclusion, empower communities and position Ethiopia as a rising tech powerhouse.
Egypt launched a mobile app called Investor Support to streamline how industrial complaints and inquiries are submitted and tracked. Linked to multiple ministries and authorities, the app offers instant notifications, unified case tracking, follow-up reminders and reduced bureaucracy. It supports the government’s wider digital transformation agenda for industrial investors.
Nawy Partners launched its +Partners platform to support Egypt’s real estate brokers with advanced technology, financial tools and marketing capabilities. With a 6,500-company network, the platform streamlines operations and enhances commissions. The conference highlighted market trends, developer strategies and Nawy Now, as the company prepares regional expansion and new PropTech offerings for 2026.
Banglalink received Bangladesh Bank’s NOC to operate as a Payment Service Provider, enabling digital payments without holding deposits. Once infrastructure is finalised and inspected, a final licence will follow. The operator can process transfers, merchant and bill payments, entering direct competition with bKash and Nagad while advancing financial inclusion.
EDOTCO Bangladesh and BDRCS signed an MoU to strengthen disaster preparedness by enhancing early warnings, ensuring site readiness and restoring critical communications during emergencies. The partnership includes solar-powered systems, safe-shelter support, community programmes, joint drills and volunteer training to improve national resilience across climate-vulnerable areas.
AFS and RestHero signed an MoU to expand digital ordering, loyalty and social commerce solutions across MEA’s F&B sector. By combining AFS’s secure payment rails with RestHero’s AI-driven platform, the partnership enables restaurants to build direct digital channels, reduce aggregator dependency, streamline operations and unlock higher-margin growth opportunities across regional markets.