Saudi Arabia’s e-commerce sector saw a 73.4% year-on-year increase in MADA card transactions in March 2025, totaling SR27.55 billion ($7.34 billion). This surge is driven by the widespread adoption of MADA cards, government initiatives, and improved consumer trust, marking significant growth in the Kingdom’s digital payment ecosystem.
Saudi Arabia’s e-commerce sales via MADA cards surged by 73.4% in March, reaching SR27.55 billion. This growth highlights the rapid shift towards digital payments, with online transactions and POS payments both seeing significant increases. SAMA’s partnership with Google Pay marks a step toward further digital expansion in the Kingdom.
At GITEX Africa 2025, Digital Virgo’s Regional CEO Mounia Terhzaz discussed the company’s role in Morocco’s digital transformation, focusing on financial inclusion through innovative payment solutions and empowering local content creators. Digital Virgo’s approach combines technology, market insights, and strategic partnerships to drive growth in Morocco’s digital economy.
Egypt aims to attract 30 million tourists annually by 2028 with the introduction of a new emergency e-Visa system and extended transit visa program. These reforms simplify entry procedures, enhance visitor experiences, and position Egypt as a more accessible, modern tourism destination with a focus on cultural and historical attractions.
SAP Pakistan is advancing digital transformation by partnering with universities, SMEs, and industries. It has rolled out software solutions for education and business, while also offering training programs. With a strong focus on technology, SAP is helping shape Pakistan’s digital landscape, aiming to foster a digitally empowered economy.
Ghana’s Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, launched a new digital admissions portal for health training institutions. The system streamlines the application process, reduces costs, and eliminates the need for bank access codes. Applicants now pay online and receive access codes directly, simplifying the application experience.
Morocco has been classified with medium maturity in the 2025 ESCWA Maturity Index for electronic and mobile government services. The report shows Morocco’s digital infrastructure is expanding, but improvements are needed in service development, user satisfaction, and enhancing public access, especially compared to regional leaders like Saudi Arabia and the UAE.
BoxCommerce has partnered with ruya to provide SMEs in the UAE with an integrated solution combining eCommerce tools and financial services. This partnership aims to empower local businesses, helping them grow and succeed in the digital economy, with tools for online stores, payments, marketing, and tailored banking services.
King Faisal Specialist Hospital in Riyadh has adopted a new contrast-enhanced mammography (CEM) technique, allowing for immediate biopsy sampling during a single visit. This innovation eliminates redundant procedures, reducing patient burden and treatment delays, while improving efficiency and accuracy in diagnosing breast tumors previously undetectable by conventional imaging methods.
Orange Egypt has launched “Orange Business Talks,” a platform designed to foster knowledge exchange among tech leaders on emerging technologies like AI, cybersecurity, cloud computing, and data analytics. The initiative aims to accelerate Egypt’s digital transformation, offering insights and solutions to enhance business innovation and resilience.
