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
Morocco has launched Match Weather, a digital service providing real-time, geolocated weather forecasts for stadiums and host cities during AFCON 2025. The platform supports organizers, media, teams, and fans by delivering accurate match-day weather data to aid planning and coordination.
Rabat has introduced the Rabat Patrimoine mobile app to digitally showcase its UNESCO World Heritage sites through interactive routes, audio guides, and geolocated content. Available in multiple languages, the app supports heritage preservation while offering residents and visitors an immersive way to explore the city’s history and cultural identity.
Bangladesh has launched a digital truck tracking system under ASYCUDA World to monitor cargo vehicles entering from India. Piloted at Benapole land port, the system enables real-time monitoring, improves data accuracy, strengthens border security, reduces revenue leakage, and supports more transparent and efficient cross-border trade.
Bahrain is introducing a digital system to manage and pre-approve mobile food truck locations, allowing operators to reserve designated sites online. The initiative sets clear zoning, safety, and operating rules to regulate food trucks while improving oversight and organisation across the kingdom.Bahrain is introducing a digital system to manage and pre-approve mobile food truck locations, allowing operators to reserve designated sites online. The initiative sets clear zoning, safety, and operating rules to regulate food trucks while improving oversight and organisation across the kingdom.
Algeria’s ALNAFT has launched a digital nomination platform allowing oil and gas companies to signal interest in exploration blocks ahead of the Algeria Bid Round 2026. The initiative aims to improve tender design, boost transparency, and align licensing with investor demand and national priorities.
SanlamAllianz Madagascar has introduced “M’LAM,” a mobile app that enables drivers to submit and monitor insurance claims online. Available on Android and iOS, the app aims to improve customer experience by offering faster, more transparent, and paperless insurance services through a simple digital interface.
Sri Lanka has officially launched commercial 5G services, with Dialog Axiata and SLT-Mobitel activating networks after the completion of the country’s 5G spectrum auction. The rollout marks a major milestone following years of trials, unlocking new opportunities for high-speed connectivity, enterprise applications, and nationwide digital transformation.
Tally Solutions has launched TallyPrime 7.0 in the UAE, offering enhanced data security, automated backups, smart search, and seamless adoption of the new national currency symbol. The update supports SME compliance, efficiency, and localization as businesses advance digital transformation under national economic strategies.
Huawei and Tunisia’s Al-Khawarizmi Computing Center hosted a seminar in Tunis to advance smart education and telemedicine. The partnership supports over 450 institutions through a cloud platform and uses AI-powered medical imaging to enhance healthcare delivery, reinforcing Tunisia’s digital transformation efforts.
Saudi Arabia set a Guinness World Record by hosting the world’s largest digital solutions hackathon, uniting thousands of participants to build AI-driven public service innovations. The event highlighted national talent, unveiled new digital platforms, and strengthened partnerships supporting Vision 2030 and large-scale digital transformation.