Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Morocco plans to display Tamazight on 20,000 public vehicles and 3,000 public signs as part of its efforts to institutionalize the language’s official status. The initiative strengthens cultural inclusion and linguistic diversity under Morocco’s 2011 constitution.
Jordan’s gaming market reached $312.8 million in 2024 and is projected to double by 2030. Backed by royal initiatives, education programs, and the National Games Strategy, the sector is driving job creation, investment, and digital innovation across the Kingdom.
Jordan has digitized 80% of its government services via the Sanad platform, enabling 1.8 million digital IDs through IrisGuard biometrics. The initiative expands digital access across public and financial sectors, reinforcing Jordan’s leadership in e-government and secure identity innovation.
Elm and BENEFIT have signed an MoU to develop digital onboarding, shared FinTech services, and secure financial innovations across Bahrain and the GCC, reinforcing the Kingdom’s FinTech leadership and commitment to digital transformation.
Algeria’s High Commission for Digitalization and UNDP have signed a two-year agreement to accelerate digital transformation, expand connectivity, and strengthen the digital economy. The partnership focuses on training, innovation, and governance, advancing Algeria’s goal of technological sovereignty and regional digital leadership.
Digital wallets accounted for 93% of Pakistan’s online purchases in FY25, signaling rapid e-commerce adoption. Retail payments rose 38% to 9.1 billion transactions, while card and QR payments surged, reflecting strong momentum toward a cashless, digitally inclusive economy.
Muscat, November 3, 2025 — In a milestone for Oman’s digital entrepreneurship, two Omani innovators have launched Ajarlee, the country’s first locally developed car rental application, designed to digitize and simplify the vehicle rental experience across the Sultanate.
Online shopping in Morocco has surged 65% in five years, with nearly one in four citizens now buying online. Fueled by mobile access, improved logistics, and government support, the e-commerce market—worth 22 billion dirhams in 2023—is set for steady growth through 2029.
Egypt has emerged as Africa’s top gaming market with $368m in revenue, followed by South Africa and Nigeria. The continent’s gaming industry is worth $2.1bn, with esports revenue expected to exceed $60m by 2025 as mobile gaming continues to dominate.
Banglalink’s MyBL Super App has become Bangladesh’s top-rated telecom app with a 4.7★ rating, following new AI-powered features, smarter personalization, and improved performance that enhance customer engagement and convenience.