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
Oman’s Ministry of Energy and Minerals conducted field visits with mining companies to review digital service performance under the Tahawul programme. Feedback on licensing, online platforms, and service timelines will inform phased updates aimed at improving efficiency, transparency, and private sector engagement in the mining sector.
Ethio Telecom has launched teleStream, an internet-based streaming service offering 60+ live channels and 350+ on-demand titles via fibre, 4G and 5G networks. Hosted on local cloud infrastructure, the platform aims to replace satellite TV while enabling digital education, business services, and targeted advertising opportunities.
Oman has achieved full internet coverage across schools, with over 97% connected via fibre and 5G and 50 remote schools linked through Starlink. Rapid growth in fibre and fixed 5G subscriptions reflects the country’s broader digital infrastructure expansion.
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has launched a multilingual digital “Umrah and Ziyarah Guide” covering all stages of the pilgrimage journey. Featuring interactive tools, maps, and videos, the initiative enhances awareness, service quality, and digital accessibility for pilgrims.
The Pakistan FinTech Summit marks the first global expansion of DIFC’s platform, strengthening UAE-Pakistan fintech ties. With rising funding and 450 fintech firms active, Pakistan is advancing regulatory reforms and digital infrastructure while addressing cash reliance and financial inclusion gaps.
Scopely will acquire a majority stake in Turkey’s Loom Games in a milestone-based deal worth up to $1bn. Backed by Saudi Arabia’s PIF, the move expands the kingdom’s gaming strategy and strengthens its presence in global mobile game development.
Oman’s Tahawul programme reached a 94% performance rate in 2025, with 90% of priority services digitised and strong institutional performance. Over 2.26bn data exchanges were processed, while digital identity and SME participation expanded significantly.
MCIT enabled 30 digital solutions and 94 matchmaking sessions in 2025 under the SMEs Go Digital Program, advancing digital transformation across Qatar’s SME sector. The initiative supports cloud adoption, e-commerce, cybersecurity, and operational efficiency to strengthen economic diversification and competitiveness.
Dawar has acquired a strategic stake in BekyaPay, integrating household-level recyclable collection into its digital traceability platform and strengthening compliance-driven waste management infrastructure across Egypt.
Pakistan has launched a cashless Ramadan market in Islamabad, enabling digital payments for subsidized food as part of a wider push to enhance transparency and expand digital welfare distribution.