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
Pakistan has achieved significant progress in its telecom and digital sectors, emerging as one of Asia’s fastest-growing digital economies, said Federal Minister for IT and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja at the 26th South Asian Telecommunication Regulators’ Council (SATRC-26) meeting.
Omantel is emerging as a central force in Oman’s digital transformation, aligning with Oman Vision 2040 to position the country as a global hub for digital connectivity. During the Middle East Global Carrier Community Meeting (ME GCCM) 2025 in Muscat, the company showcased its evolution from a telecom operator to an integrated technology group focused on cloud, cybersecurity, and data infrastructure.
Nepal’s Communications Ministry expands its free Wi-Fi campaign across public and remote areas, partnering with telecom operators to boost digital inclusion and connectivity.
DisrupTech Ventures’ investment in Chari marks a strategic step toward scaling inclusive fintech solutions across Africa, enabling digital payments and financial access through Morocco’s vast retail network.
Orange Morocco has overtaken rivals to reach 34.7% market share, as Morocco’s telecom sector rebounds with strong fibre and broadband growth.
Kuwait has launched an integrated tourism and e-visa platform under Vision 2035, offering four visa types and comprehensive travel tools to enhance accessibility and promote cultural tourism.
Jordan rose to 44th globally and 7th among Arab nations in the 2025 Global Digital Competitiveness Index, reflecting steady improvements in digital knowledge, technology, and future readiness.
Egyptian entrepreneur Omar Maher, founder of Monta AI, is pioneering enterprise-grade AI and automation tools based on LLMs and RAG to enhance corporate efficiency and support Arabic-language business environments.
Fawry and Wadi Degla Developments have partnered to introduce integrated digital payment solutions in Egypt’s real estate sector, enhancing customer experience and supporting the country’s digital economy goals under Vision 2030.
Cairo–Casablanca, November 5, 2025 — DisrupTech Ventures, Egypt’s leading early-stage fintech venture capital fund, has announced a strategic investment in Chari, a Y Combinator–backed Moroccan startup transforming traditional retail into a nationwide fintech network. This marks DisrupTech’s first investment in Morocco and its second in Africa outside Egypt, signaling its growing commitment to financial inclusion and digital innovation across the continent.