Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Egypt’s Ministry of Communications launched “Digitopia,” a national IT innovation competition with EGP 10 million in prizes, targeting students and young professionals to foster digital creativity and build a knowledge-based economy.
Star Tech launched an affiliate marketing program offering 5% commissions and custom coupon codes, empowering Bangladesh’s tech content creators. The program taps into growing e-commerce traffic and brand trust, addressing social media limitations and supporting Bangladesh’s digital economy evolution.
QIB and PayLater launch Qatar’s first shari’a-compliant BNPL solution, combining banking expertise and fintech innovation to enhance financial inclusion and digital economy growth.
“Mufeed” app launched a free housing reservation service for Arbaeen pilgrims, connecting over 1,500 hosts with 75,000+ daily users to facilitate lodging in Karbala through a user-friendly platform.
Nepal now matches the digital connectivity level of 11 peer LLDCs, with 56% internet access and 94.5% mobile broadband penetration. While mobile data is affordable, fixed broadband remains costly. The country faces challenges in 5G rollout and data management, requiring government action to sustain progress.
Stream Gaming Zone pioneers Algeria’s esports and digital entertainment scene with a futuristic three-floor venue uniting retail, VR, and competitive gaming.
MBC GROUP and Netflix’s partnership delivers a cost-effective, all-in-one streaming experience, advancing content accessibility and choice for viewers across the MENA region.
Jeel and zypl.ai’s collaboration leverages innovative AI and synthetic data technologies to enhance fraud prevention, credit accuracy, and payment efficiency, fueling fintech innovation aligned with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030.
“4thrives Esports” advancing to PMWC 2025 Grand Finals marks a proud moment for Pakistan’s mobile esports community, inspiring greater participation and recognition worldwide.
Oman’s Tahawul program demonstrates significant progress in digital government readiness and service modernization, advancing the nation’s vision for a digitally empowered public sector by 2025.