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
Oman is accelerating digital transformation and investment facilitation under MoCIIP, achieving major gains in FDI, e-government services, manufacturing output, and non-oil exports. With streamlined licensing, unified digital platforms, and strong incentives like the Golden Visa Program, the Sultanate offers a rapidly improving business environment aligned with Vision 2040.
The British Council will host a December 3 webinar expanding on its Scaling Digital Higher Education in Egypt report, featuring experts from Jisc, QAA, and the University of London. The session will address quality assurance, digital partnerships, and collaboration opportunities as Egypt accelerates its digital education transformation.
beIN extended its NBA rights across MENA, securing up to nine weekly games plus full playoff and finals coverage on beIN Sports and TOD. The renewed deal, active in 23 countries, reinforces a partnership dating back to 2008 and ensures multilingual, multi-platform access for basketball fans across the region.
Morocco signs a strategic partnership with Keiretsu Forum MENA to accelerate digital transformation, boost startup competitiveness, and connect local entrepreneurs with global investor networks.
Morocco has launched a digital app that sends real-time text updates to help citizens track their complaints, strengthening transparency, trust and the digital modernization of the justice system.
FPT has partnered exclusively with FutureTEC to deliver AI-powered and cloud-driven digital solutions across Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan, strengthening regional transformation across major industries.
Egypt is set to launch Haweya, a biometric digital ID that enables remote KYC and banking access for over 35 banks, while Germany has completed a quantum-secure ID card proof-of-concept using post-quantum cryptography to protect future national identity systems.
e& Egypt has renewed its partnership with TOD, expanding premium and mobile sports content packages across Emerald and Hekaya customers to deliver flexible, high-quality access to global sports.
FPT and FutureTEC have formed an exclusive partnership to deliver AI-driven and cloud-powered digital solutions across Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan, targeting major industries and accelerating regional transformation.
Qatar’s AMAN Center has launched Aman Journey, an interactive safety-awareness game for children aged 4–8, developed with MoEHE and Doha Bank. Available on the Qatar Education portal, the game teaches social protection skills through gamified activities and supports national goals for digital innovation and child well-being.