Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Nepal Telecom has introduced a three-day free data and on-net calls offer to support citizens during the crisis. Subscribers can activate the services via short codes, gaining 1 Mbps internet and free voice calls within NTC’s network to stay connected with family and friends.
Qatar’s TASMU Accelerator has attracted 1,185 startup applications from 78 countries, generating QAR 479M in sales and QAR 228M in funding. Beyond financial gains, the program enabled 60+ pilot projects, 2,000+ mentorship hours, and strong ecosystem integration, cementing Qatar’s role as a digital innovation hub.
Oman has launched a digital archive of folk games to preserve cultural traditions under Vision 2040. The Children’s Culture Centre has recreated games like Al Anbar and Al Sayyad as interactive 3D experiences, blending heritage with technology to keep them relevant for today’s youth.
OMRAN Group has acquired a strategic stake in digital travel company Godoba to accelerate digital transformation in Oman’s tourism sector. The partnership will enhance corporate and government travel solutions, support SMEs, and expand Oman’s digital tourism footprint across the MENA region.
An international survey shows Moroccans turn to social media more than traditional sources for science information, reflecting the country’s growing digital ecosystem. At the same time, Al Akhawayn University and Prince Mohammed Bin Fahd University launched an AI research chair to foster innovation, talent, and regional cooperation in artificial intelligence.
Morocco has partnered with Al Barid Bank to digitize scholarship payments for vocational trainees, ensuring faster, transparent, and traceable disbursements. Covering 35,000 beneficiaries annually, the initiative expands access through a digital platform, merit-based criteria, and financial services packages, reinforcing vocational training’s role in national development.
Iraq has launched Tasheel, its first electronic document authentication system, allowing citizens to certify documents securely and remotely. The initiative aims to cut bureaucracy, reduce corruption, and improve transparency, with officials framing it as a milestone in the country’s wider digital transformation agenda.
Dubai Media has tapped Comcast Technology Solutions to build its new end-to-end streaming platform, covering the full content lifecycle and powering channels like Dubai TV and Dubai Sports. Launching in late 2025, the initiative leverages CTS’ Cloud Video Platform to modernize Dubai’s media ecosystem and expand its digital reach.
Orange has partnered with Synamedia to launch a multi-CDN streaming solution in March 2025, combining Orange’s extensive CDN footprint with Quortex Switch technology. The service offers dynamic traffic balancing, seamless midstream switching, and regulatory compliance, targeting the booming streaming markets of the Middle East and Africa.
Ooredoo has become the first operator in Oman to launch Google Workspace through a partnership with Google Cloud and Mindware. The collaboration, unveiled at COMEX 2025, will accelerate digital adoption, strengthen SMEs, and bring Gemini-powered AI productivity tools to Omani businesses, supporting Vision 2040 and national digital transformation goals.