Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
FITIS outlines a strategic plan to achieve Sri Lanka’s $15 billion digital economy goal by 2030, leveraging industry collaboration, emerging technologies, and inclusive growth initiatives.
Saudi Arabia launched an online system for licensed hotels in Mecca and Medina to increase bed capacity for Hajj 2026, streamlining applications to improve pilgrim accommodations.
TikTok removed over 10 million violating videos in Iraq in Q1 2025 and banned thousands of live hosts. Despite governmental concerns about societal impact, experts emphasize TikTok’s role in supporting young entrepreneurs.
Ooredoo Kuwait and FASTtelco have expanded their partnership with Kuwait Airways by launching Phase Two of Platform 51 on the airline’s in-flight system. This initiative promotes Kuwaiti culture through curated digital content, empowering local youth talents and enhancing Kuwait’s cultural visibility globally.
Oman’s Tahawul digital programme has achieved an 80% performance rate, with significant progress in government service digitization, infrastructure readiness, and digital transaction volumes, advancing the country’s goal of a fully digital government by 2025.
The Mofid app launched an online system offering free lodging for up to 75,000 pilgrims during the Arbaeen pilgrimage in Iraq, providing multilingual support and 24/7 assistance to enhance pilgrim comfort and safety.
Egypt’s Ministry of Communications launched “Digitopia,” a national IT innovation competition with EGP 10 million in prizes, targeting students and young professionals to foster digital creativity and build a knowledge-based economy.
Star Tech launched an affiliate marketing program offering 5% commissions and custom coupon codes, empowering Bangladesh’s tech content creators. The program taps into growing e-commerce traffic and brand trust, addressing social media limitations and supporting Bangladesh’s digital economy evolution.
QIB and PayLater launch Qatar’s first shari’a-compliant BNPL solution, combining banking expertise and fintech innovation to enhance financial inclusion and digital economy growth.
“Mufeed” app launched a free housing reservation service for Arbaeen pilgrims, connecting over 1,500 hosts with 75,000+ daily users to facilitate lodging in Karbala through a user-friendly platform.