Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz University Hospital has upgraded its EMR system using InterSystems TrakCare, improving clinical workflows, data integration, and patient-centered care delivery. The initiative supports Saudi Arabia’s healthcare digital transformation goals and establishes a foundation for future AI-enabled healthcare innovations.
The program, launched in January 2024 and scheduled for completion by mid-2028, reflects Jordan’s ongoing efforts to build people-centered digital government services while strengthening healthcare delivery through digital transformation initiatives.
TELUS Health has partnered with Abu Dhabi Health Data Services to deploy AI-driven employee wellbeing solutions in the UAE, expanding the company’s global digital health strategy and strengthening its presence in the Middle East’s growing AI healthcare technology market.
Egypt has launched specialized clinics across major hospitals to address internet and video game addiction, expanding mental health services and promoting awareness around the psychological risks associated with excessive digital use.
MEASAT and Mudah Healthtech have expanded their Sihat Xpress telehealth service to two remote villages in Sabah using satellite-connected kiosks powered by CONNECTme NOW, giving nearly 1,000 residents access to self-care tools and on-demand doctor consultations as part of a broader plan to bring digital healthcare to underserved rural communities across Malaysia.
Saudi startup SDM is partnering with Cornell University to study the eye microbiome in space, using AI and orbital research to unlock new treatments for eye disease. Backed by Saudi institutions, the firm is already saving sight for thousands and advancing predictive healthcare through retinal scans.
Bangladesh’s digital healthcare push risks leaving rural and elderly populations behind. Telecom operators offer a scalable solution, combining trust, nationwide reach, and affordability. By embedding healthcare into everyday telecom ecosystems, Bangladesh can close access gaps and turn connectivity into a true public health catalyst.
An Egyptian-Emirati mobile cardiac hospital has arrived in Cairo, equipped with advanced diagnostic and treatment units. The field hospital will deliver specialised heart care in underserved areas, strengthening emergency response and expanding access to critical services through cross-border healthcare cooperation.
Jordan has accelerated progress in digital transformation with 14 projects completed in October focused on startup support, mobile number portability, cybersecurity awareness, global collaboration, and modern postal services — strengthening the country’s digital economy and service quality nationwide.
Morocco’s government reports major progress in rural healthcare infrastructure, with 1,816 projects and 95% of medical transport units completed. Yet persistent maternal deaths and systemic failings highlight the growing divide between official progress and on-the-ground healthcare realities.