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
Rewa transforms UAE rent payments by offering digital card and bank transfer options with reward points redeemable across partners or for future housing. Landlords get streamlined payment tracking aligned with local requirements. Free onboarding is boosting adoption, backed by funding to expand across the UAE and Gulf region.
Bangladesh plans a digital platform to connect certified workers with Japanese companies, integrating skills and language training. The initiative aims to reduce recruitment costs, improve transparency, and complement government labor schemes, boosting employment opportunities and economic ties between the two countries.
M-Pesa Ethiopia and Gebeya have launched the Dala AI Bundle, enabling Ethiopians to access and pay for localized AI creation tools via mobile wallets. The service supports app building, AI agents, and content in local languages, expanding inclusive digital innovation and empowering creators nationwide through trusted mobile payments.
SLT-MOBITEL Enterprise expanded its SME partner network at the ‘Joining Forces ’25’ ceremony, onboarding new solution and sales partners while recognizing top performers. The initiative strengthens digital collaboration and supports Sri Lankan SMEs with advanced technology solutions for sustainable business growth.
Rewa has launched a digital rent payment and rewards app in the UAE, enabling tenants to earn loyalty points on rent payments while helping landlords automate collections. Backed by strategic seed funding, the platform aims to modernize rent processes and expand across the UAE and GCC.
Omantel’s launch of OTECH marks a strategic push to accelerate digital transformation in Oman. Focused on cloud, AI, cybersecurity, and systems integration, the company aims to strengthen data sovereignty, build national tech talent, and support economic diversification while positioning Oman as a regional digital hub.
Emirates NBD Egypt has launched Apple Pay, enabling secure, contactless payments across Apple devices with Face ID and tokenized security. The service supports in-store and online transactions, includes 50% cashback at launch, and aligns with Egypt’s national push toward digital financial transformation.
Orange Egypt, in partnership with GIZ and Aswan University, has launched its first Digital Centre in Upper Egypt to train youth in software development, cybersecurity, data analysis, embedded systems, and hardware prototyping. The initiative aims to bridge academic education with labor market needs, foster innovation through events and hackathons, and expand digital skills opportunities across the region.
The initiative forms part of Algeria’s national digital transformation strategy through 2030, supported by efforts to establish an updated legal and regulatory framework — including a draft digitalization law — and reinforced cybersecurity measures to safeguard data and information systems.
Pakistan will introduce a fully digital Hajj management system next year, covering the entire pilgrimage process from application to return. The initiative, backed by an MoU between the IT and Religious Affairs ministries, aims to improve transparency, reduce delays, and enhance coordination for over 179,000 Pakistani pilgrims annually.