Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Nawy expanded into the Gulf proptech market by acquiring SmartCrowd, combining platforms to offer a pan-MENA real estate ecosystem tapping into growing fractional property investment trends.
A fire at Cairo’s Ramses Central Office led Vodafone, Orange, and Etisalat to reroute network traffic to backup centers, ensuring service continuity amid repairs and investigations.
LemFi launched money transfer services to Egypt, leveraging rapid remittance growth and offering fast, low-cost transfers to support the Egyptian diaspora in key global markets.
Telecom Egypt and KareXpert collaborate to launch a secure national cloud-based digital healthcare platform integrating HIMS and AI, supporting Egypt’s Vision 2030 and enhancing hospital operational efficiency.
Green Fintech uses AI, blockchain, and digital tools to promote sustainable finance, democratize green investing, and support climate resilience, offering Bangladesh a pathway to integrate digital growth with urgent environmental priorities.
BD appointed Bilal Muhsin president of its new connected care segment, leveraging his 25 years of expertise to lead strategy amid growth and product launches, including the Pyxis franchise’s next phase.
BENEFIT revealed its 2025-2026 strategy focusing on SME payment solutions, cross-border interoperability, AI partnerships, and global expansion to strengthen Bahrain’s digital finance ecosystem.
Ofcom plans to drive innovation in UK communications by adopting flexible, collaboration-based regulation supporting 5G, broadband, and digital media while addressing the digital divide and privacy.
Tech Mahindra leverages Oman as a strategic innovation hub, driving digital transformation via AI, 5G, cloud, and cybersecurity. The company invests heavily in local talent development, sustainable solutions, and regional collaboration aligned with Oman Vision 2040.
Algeria advances intra-African trade by promoting major infrastructure projects like the Trans-Saharan Highway and gas pipeline, with Afreximbank backing key energy initiatives under AfCFTA.