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
Kuwait’s Ministry of Information has mandated that all attendance and leave requests—past and future—be processed exclusively via the CSC app, ending all manual transactions. Effective January 1, this shift aims to streamline procedures, ensure transparency, and strengthen the government’s digital transformation agenda.
Safaricom and Standard Bank are investing $138 million to accelerate Ethiopia’s digital infrastructure rollout, supported by Vodacom’s increased stake. Safaricom now serves 62 million users regionally and 10.1 million in Ethiopia. The partnership aims to expand digital and financial inclusion, empower communities and position Ethiopia as a rising tech powerhouse.
Egypt launched a mobile app called Investor Support to streamline how industrial complaints and inquiries are submitted and tracked. Linked to multiple ministries and authorities, the app offers instant notifications, unified case tracking, follow-up reminders and reduced bureaucracy. It supports the government’s wider digital transformation agenda for industrial investors.
Nawy Partners launched its +Partners platform to support Egypt’s real estate brokers with advanced technology, financial tools and marketing capabilities. With a 6,500-company network, the platform streamlines operations and enhances commissions. The conference highlighted market trends, developer strategies and Nawy Now, as the company prepares regional expansion and new PropTech offerings for 2026.
Banglalink received Bangladesh Bank’s NOC to operate as a Payment Service Provider, enabling digital payments without holding deposits. Once infrastructure is finalised and inspected, a final licence will follow. The operator can process transfers, merchant and bill payments, entering direct competition with bKash and Nagad while advancing financial inclusion.
AFS and RestHero signed an MoU to expand digital ordering, loyalty and social commerce solutions across MEA’s F&B sector. By combining AFS’s secure payment rails with RestHero’s AI-driven platform, the partnership enables restaurants to build direct digital channels, reduce aggregator dependency, streamline operations and unlock higher-margin growth opportunities across regional markets.
Khazna Data Centers has appointed Mohammed Bin Hassan as its Saudi Arabia Country Head and will develop up to 200 MW of AI-ready hyperscale data center capacity in Dammam. The expansion supports Vision 2030 by strengthening sovereign digital infrastructure, enabling cloud and AI workloads, and boosting sustainable, scalable data center growth in the Kingdom.
Zain KSA and KoçDigital have partnered to accelerate industrial digital transformation in Saudi Arabia through smart manufacturing solutions. The collaboration will leverage cloud, AI, Industrial IoT, and digital twin technologies to modernize factory operations, improve productivity, and support Saudi Vision 2030 by boosting sustainability and global industrial competitiveness.
DCO Secretary-General Deemah AlYahya has called for stronger global digital cooperation to close AI and technology gaps between nations. Speaking at the 2025 Global AI Summit, she stressed unified policies, inclusive participation, secure infrastructure, and practical implementation as essential pillars for building a resilient and equitable digital economy.
BIBF has partnered with BENEFIT Company to launch a self-paced e-learning programme focused on Anti-Money Laundering for BENEFIT employees. The digital training will enhance compliance knowledge, improve regulatory readiness, and align staff capabilities with global standards. Delivered through BIBF’s online platform, the programme supports Bahrain’s wider goal of strengthening its financial sector and workforce.