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
Algeria is launching a national digital platform to manage hospital patient transfers, introducing automated workflows and a 48-hour response deadline for urgent cases. Integrated with ground and air medical transport, the system aims to improve care continuity, especially in remote regions, as part of the country’s 2030 health digitalization strategy.
PulseTech has raised $3 million in pre-Series A funding to expand its Medbox platform and roll out One Pharmacy, a franchise network aimed at digitizing and regulating small pharmacies across Bangladesh. The startup focuses on authentic medicine sourcing, traceability, and operational efficiency. Backed by investors from Vietnam and Singapore, PulseTech has shown rapid revenue growth and now serves over 12,000 pharmacies nationwide.
Rology, an Egypt-based AI teleradiology startup, has raised new funding from leading global healthcare investors to expand its diagnostics platform across underserved MEA markets. With FDA-cleared AI, high reporting accuracy and more than 1.3 million reports delivered, the company is strengthening its regional footprint following expansions into Saudi Arabia and Kenya.
Egypt’s new Digital Health Strategy 2025–2029 outlines a national plan to digitize healthcare through unified data systems, secure digital platforms, online patient services and broader use of AI. Announced during PHDC’25, the roadmap supports Digital Egypt 2030 but must address rural connectivity gaps, workforce training and cybersecurity. It aims to improve efficiency, expand access, and strengthen national health resilience.
Telecom Egypt signs three partnerships to advance AI-powered clinical support, automation, and telemedicine on the WE HealthCloud platform, strengthening its position as a leader in Egypt’s healthcare digital transformation.
Fakeeh University Hospital has become the first UAE hospital to attain HIMSS EMRAM Stage 7 accreditation, marking the highest level of digital maturity in global healthcare. Leveraging AI, real-time data, and automation, the hospital delivers paperless, patient-centered care aligned with Dubai’s smart healthcare vision. The milestone reaffirms Fakeeh Health’s commitment to innovation, safety, and humanized digital transformation across the region.
The Arab Youth Tech Fellowship’s second day showcased the power of AI and health technology in reshaping Arab healthcare systems. With interactive sessions, digital twin demonstrations, and startup mentorship, the event strengthened the region’s commitment to empowering youth and fostering innovation-driven growth across key emerging tech sectors.
The Oman Health Exhibition 2025 opened in Muscat with a strong focus on digital health and AI, featuring global hospitals and showcasing robotics, telemedicine, and AI-driven tools to boost efficiency. International partnerships and a 30% rise in pavilion participation reflect Oman’s growing healthcare innovation and investment opportunities.
The 14th Oman Health Exhibition opened in Muscat with strong focus on AI, digital health, and telemedicine. Featuring local and international hospitals, the event highlights new technologies, insurance integration, and growing medical tourism, with a 30% rise in participation at the ‘Treat in Oman Pavilion.’
Oman’s Ministry of Health has launched the TeleStroke initiative, connecting five hospitals with SQUH and Khoula Hospital to deliver urgent treatments like thrombolysis via telemedicine. The program reduces delays for patients outside Muscat, supports local medical teams, and is set to expand nationwide to strengthen stroke care.