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 signed three agreements to boost digital offshoring through training incentives, Tech Valleys hubs, and high value projects. The sector employs 148,500 people and generates 26.2 billion dirhams in exports. Authorities aim to double jobs and exports by 2030 through higher value digital services.
Iraq launched the Dhamani platform and a digital health insurance center to automate healthcare services under its Health Insurance Law. Citizens can register online and use biometric cards with electronic medical records. The 2026 rollout targets three million people, starting with one million in Baghdad.
ManageEngine is expanding its Middle East presence with new UAE data centres and a $100 million regional investment plan, aligning its IT, OT, security, and compliance platforms with the region’s accelerating digital transformation across energy, industrial, and regulated sectors, while addressing data sovereignty, AI governance, and hybrid infrastructure needs.
Dialog Axiata integrated Sri Lanka’s GovPay platform into its eZ Cash service, enabling nationwide government service payments through over 55,000 retail outlets and advancing financial inclusion and digital government access.
Pakistan and Sri Lanka launched a Joint Working Group on IT and Digital Economy to strengthen cooperation in digital transformation, emerging technologies, SMEs, trade, and agriculture during the 13th Joint Economic Commission meeting in Colombo.
AFCON Morocco 2025 generated over 6 billion social media views, driven largely by video content and fan participation, making it the most digitally viewed continental football tournament ever and highlighting the growing global influence of African football.
Vodafone Qatar will showcase end-to-end digital solutions at Web Summit Qatar 2026, guiding startups and SMEs from idea to scale through immersive demos and expert consultations. The initiative aligns with Qatar National Vision 2030 and reinforces Vodafone’s role as a trusted partner for business growth in the digital economy.
QIC will appear as a Diamond Sponsor at Web Summit Qatar 2026, unveiling its insurance-powered digital ecosystem through a dedicated pavilion, partnerships, and thought leadership. The showcase highlights QIC’s transformation into a single-platform digital provider aligned with Qatar’s national vision and financial sector strategy.
Bangladesh has launched e-learning in 12 schools across the Chattogram hill districts, with plans to expand to 149 institutions, as Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus pledged to bridge digital, education, and healthcare gaps in remote communities.
IKEA Saudi Arabia and Bahrain has signed a three-year agreement with HITEK AI to deploy the SAFETEK HSSE digital platform, enabling real-time safety, compliance, and risk management across regional operations while modernizing policies, procedures, and employee engagement in health, safety, security, and environmental governance.