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
EV Group is a new digital platform integrating Oman’s electric vehicle ecosystem through charging station discovery, trip planning, and an EV marketplace. Developed by Muscat AI Solutions, the app addresses fragmented services and supports local businesses, providing EV owners with a centralised, user-focused solution for charging and mobility needs.
Vodafone Oman and Sultan Qaboos University concluded a three-day hackathon focused on practical digital transformation solutions across government, healthcare, smart cities, and cybersecurity. The initiative produced deployable concepts and reinforced a broader partnership supporting AI research, talent development, and applied innovation in Oman.
Orange will deploy connectivity, digital platforms, and AI-powered tools to support AFCON Morocco 2025, enhancing fan engagement through real-time content, multilingual assistance, and connected fan zones across Africa. The initiative highlights the growing role of telecom infrastructure in transforming sports consumption on the continent.
PayTabs Kuwait and BEDE, powered by Zain, have partnered to simplify digital commerce for SMEs through BEDE Shop, a new social commerce platform. The initiative enables fast online storefront creation, social media payments, and QR-based transactions, supporting financial inclusion and SME growth across Kuwait.
Egypt’s digital exports reached $7.4bn over seven years, driven by rapid ICT sector growth, outsourcing expansion, skills development, and major infrastructure investment. Government focus on digital strategy, AI adoption, and broadband upgrades has strengthened Egypt’s position as a global outsourcing and digital services hub.
Algeria’s ARPCE has launched the e-Services digital platform to move administrative procedures online for the postal and electronic communications sectors. The portal allows remote submission and tracking of requests, improving efficiency, transparency, and data security while supporting the country’s broader public sector digital transformation efforts.
H2O Hospitality has partnered with the ADI Foundation to support the UAE’s digital currency initiative in the travel sector. The collaboration will integrate non-custodial wallets and QR-based stablecoin payments into tourism services, simplifying transactions for international visitors and supporting the UAE’s digital economy agenda.
Sri Lanka is advancing its digital economy strategy while responding to Cyclone Ditwah by using GovPay to streamline disaster relief donations and launching a global support portal. Despite major damage to telecom infrastructure, satellite connectivity and coordinated recovery efforts have highlighted the resilience and importance of digital systems during crises.
Pakistan and China have signed 24 technology MoUs covering digital infrastructure, AI, cybersecurity, and skills development. The agreements aim to build a digital corridor, train hundreds of thousands of Pakistani youths, expand ICT exports, and accelerate Pakistan’s digital transformation through global partnerships.
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.