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
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.
Pakistan to launch a unified digital platform integrating government services nationwide, enabling citizens to access public services online with biometric and mobile verification, scheduled for August 2025.
Google Pay launches in Lebanon and Oman, offering Android users secure contactless payments with dynamic virtual cards. Sohar International Bank leads adoption in Oman, complementing Apple Pay and Samsung Pay, aligning with Oman’s Vision 2040 digital transformation goals.
Pakistan launches a new platform to boost digital trade and regional business connectivity, supporting e-commerce growth and regional integration through digital corridors.
Zain Iraq drives digital transformation with 5G readiness, youth empowerment programs, public-private partnerships, and eSports support, fostering innovation and inclusion across sectors to build a future-ready Iraq.
RAKBANK teams up with Bitpanda to provide a regulated, modular digital assets platform in the UAE, advancing crypto innovation and expanding customer financial options.
Saudi Arabia leads globally in mobile shopping, driven by female consumers, with merchants advancing seamless cross-channel retail despite checkout friction challenges.
Morocco and UNDP collaborate to promote inclusive digital transformation and responsible AI use across Arab States and Africa, reinforcing Morocco’s leadership in digital governance and sustainable development.
Google Pay launched in Oman and Lebanon, offering secure Android-based contactless payments. In Oman, Sohar International Bank enables usage, complementing Apple Pay and Samsung Pay in the country’s push toward a cashless economy.
Pathfinder Group and PTCL Group signed an SLA to deploy smart cloud and IoT solutions, including fleet tracking and surveillance, advancing digital transformation and operational efficiency across Pakistan.