Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Shahid and Al-Manassa have partnered to provide Iraqi audiences with expanded access to licensed Arabic video-on-demand and live TV, strengthening the country’s legal digital entertainment landscape and enhancing content diversity.
du has extended its partnership with Disney+ to offer free one-year access to its home wireless subscribers, enhancing entertainment options with Disney’s vast streaming library and family-friendly features. This move strengthens Disney+’s reach in the MENA region and du’s value proposition.
Sri Lanka’s GovPay platform has connected 50+ government organisations, processing thousands of digital transactions and advancing the country’s cashless economy vision. Planned expansions include card payments and broader institutional adoption to support a growing digital public infrastructure.
AWASR and Dhofar Municipality have partnered to deploy free managed Wi-Fi and strengthen digital infrastructure across Dhofar Governorate, aiming to improve public services, enhance tourism experiences, and support smart city development aligned with Oman Vision 2040. This collaboration reflects AWASR’s leadership in Oman’s digital transformation.
JoAcademy’s collaboration with Truecaller enhances communication transparency and trust, improving the overall digital learning experience for Jordanian students and parents.
STARZPLAY teamed up with TPAY to enable mobile subscription payments via carrier billing across MENA. Starting in Tunisia, Sudan, and Mauritania, the partnership supports STARZPLAY’s regional expansion and the growing Middle East media market fueled by younger demographics and demand for Arabic content.
Qatar’s Supreme Judiciary Council launched WhatsApp-based judicial services with an AI virtual assistant enabling case inquiries, document access, and submissions. This digital initiative enhances access, efficiency, and privacy while reducing reliance on traditional court visits.
Saudi Signs Media and Rotana Signs won rights to operate 2,688 digital screens inside Riyadh Metro carriages. The network offers high-frequency advertising across six lines, engaging millions of passengers in Saudi Arabia’s largest transit system and aligning with Vision 2030 goals.
Jordan’s Justice Minister outlined recent Penal Code and Enforcement Law amendments aimed at balancing rights protection with economic stability. The panel emphasized enhancing debt collection, promoting digital payments, and reforming insolvency laws while addressing challenges from lifting criminal cheque protection. Coordinated reforms are urged for financial stability.
Pakistan and Meta discuss AI-driven digitalisation to boost public sector innovation under the Digital Pakistan vision, focusing on generative AI and local language models.