Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Telecom Egypt and KareXpert partner to launch a secure AI-powered digital healthcare platform on a national cloud. It integrates hospital management, unified records, and billing to boost efficiency and data sovereignty. This supports Egypt’s Vision 2030 by expanding Telecom Egypt’s healthcare technology services.
Bangladesh’s telehealth program is closing due to funding cuts and poor infrastructure. Unpaid staff struggle to keep limited centers running amid frequent internet and power outages. With low government healthcare spending and political instability, millions in rural areas face losing vital access to specialist medical care.
Telecom Egypt and KareXpert collaborate to launch a secure national cloud-based digital healthcare platform integrating HIMS and AI, supporting Egypt’s Vision 2030 and enhancing hospital operational efficiency.
BBK has launched a BD5.2 million project to build a new health centre in Galali, Bahrain. The two-storey facility will offer extensive medical services including consultation clinics, emergency care, maternal and dental units. The initiative aligns with Bahrain’s Vision 2030 and BBK’s commitment to enhancing healthcare access and infrastructure.
Morocco marks a year of robotic surgery success, including record-setting remote operations. Oncorad leads with 178 procedures and expanding training programs. The health ministry plans robotics for major hospitals, targeting widespread adoption and rural access by 2030, cementing Morocco’s role as a regional medical technology hub.
Experts at a conference emphasized expanding rural digital health infrastructure and empowering youth to transform Bangladesh’s healthcare. Challenges include limited infrastructure, skill gaps, fragmented platforms, and digital divides. Culturally tailored, integrated digital health solutions are vital for achieving universal, accessible healthcare nationwide.
WHX Tech will debut in Dubai in September 2025, accelerating digital health adoption and fostering global partnerships. The event will showcase cutting-edge AI and biotech, host startup competitions, and provide a platform for collaboration among investors, healthcare leaders, and innovators.
First Response Healthcare (FRH) has launched the Drect mobile app to enhance at-home healthcare services in Dubai. The app provides 24/7 access to doctors, pediatricians, and dentists, offering seamless booking and medical service tracking. It also integrates teleconsultation, reflecting FRH’s commitment to patient-first, technology-driven healthcare solutions.
Dr. Saira Siddique’s healthcare tech start-up, MedIQ, has raised $6 million to expand its AI-driven platform that connects insurers, healthcare providers, and patients. Following its success in Pakistan, MedIQ is now expanding into Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and other GCC markets, aligning with healthcare modernization goals in the region.
Saudi Arabia is integrating AI and telemedicine to revolutionize healthcare, particularly in remote areas, as part of its Vision 2030. Initiatives like the Seha Virtual Hospital and AI apps are enhancing diagnostics and patient care. The digital health market is projected to grow from $3.2 billion in 2024 to $13.3 billion by 2031.