Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Thawani Pay has partnered with Network International to expand credit card capabilities and accelerate digital payments in Oman. The agreement follows Thawani Pay becoming the country’s first fintech to secure a Visa issuing license, supporting Oman Vision 2040 and strengthening financial inclusion through secure, scalable card infrastructure.
Robi Axiata has partnered with PUBG Mobile’s Rising Star tournament to engage Bangladesh’s gaming community and showcase Robi Supernet’s low-latency performance. The nationwide competition culminated in a Dhaka finale, positioning gaming as a real-world use case for demonstrating network quality and digital lifestyle alignment.
Morocco is launching a national digital platform to centralize and secure healthcare protocols for prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. The system combines a mobile app, dynamic e-books, collaboration tools, and biometric security, enabling unified access for healthcare professionals and modernizing protocol management across the country.
Egypt’s Digilians programme has partnered with 30 global and local tech firms to train 5,000 students annually in AI, software, cybersecurity, and digital infrastructure. Backed by major public investment, the initiative combines academic learning with industry-led training, field placements, and professional tracks to prepare youth for technology careers.
Pakistan’s education ministry and Tech Valley have partnered to roll out Canva for Education nationwide, giving K–12 institutions free access to premium creative tools. The initiative combines secure digital access with a “Canva Champion” training model to build long-term teaching capacity and accelerate digital, innovative learning across public schools.
The UAE has launched a fully digital service allowing parents to secure a two-year residence permit for newborns in 48 hours via the ICP app or portal. The paperless process reduces bureaucracy, eases HR workloads, and supports the government’s “Zero Bureaucracy” initiative, enabling faster, anywhere access for expatriate families.
UAE authorities have launched the “Fast Track” mobile app, allowing travelers to complete immigration procedures before arrival. By pre-registering passport and biometric data, users bypass manual counters and clear Smart Gates in under 90 seconds. The system enhances efficiency, security, and passenger experience as traffic nears 140 million annually.
Riyadh municipality has launched a unified digital platform to manage all urban plan approvals. The system allows real estate applicants to submit and track requests, provides design guidelines, and records reviews across authorities, improving transparency, coordination, and planning quality as part of the city’s wider digital transformation drive.
ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training (MOFEPT) has signed a Letter of Understanding (LOU) with Tech Valley…
Al Dhahirah Governorate is accelerating digital transformation to modernise government operations, improve service delivery, and strengthen institutional identity. By expanding e-services, building digital infrastructure, and empowering national talent, the governorate aims to enhance efficiency, support data-driven decision-making, and align with Oman’s broader digital governance agenda.
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