Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
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.
M42’s Abu Dhabi Health Data Services (ADHDS), in partnership with G42’s Presight and Jordanian ministries, launched Jordan’s first Digital Health Center, linking remote hospitals through AI-powered telehealth services that reduce diagnostic delays and expand access to critical care.
Allianz Morocco has launched a 24/7 digital health insurance platform offering faster claims settlement and one-hour hospital care approvals, reinforcing its commitment to innovation and customer-centric insurance services.
Saudi Arabia and Syria have signed an MoU linking Seha Virtual Hospital with Syria’s Health Ministry, enabling real-time consultations, digital healthcare access, and collaboration in emergency management, preventive care, and health investment. The partnership underscores Saudi Arabia’s role in regional health innovation and Syria’s efforts to rebuild its medical system.
Ufone 4G has partnered with oladoc to deliver affordable digital healthcare across Pakistan, offering millions of users access to free video consultations, discounted lab tests, medicines, and surgeries. With low-cost subscription plans, the collaboration bridges healthcare gaps for rural and underserved communities.
Ufone 4G and oladoc have partnered to bring affordable healthcare to millions of users in Pakistan, offering free video consultations, discounts on lab tests, medicine delivery, and surgeries. Available via prepaid subscription, the service aims to bridge rural-urban healthcare gaps through digital inclusion.
Tunisia’s Ministry of Health is deploying the Najda platform nationwide to improve cardiac emergency response. Linking ambulances, hospitals, and specialists in real time, Najda reduces treatment delays and boosts survival chances. The project is part of broader health digitization efforts, including telemedicine expansion and international partnerships.
ADFD joined Jordan’s Digital Health Centre inauguration, supporting a unified electronic health records platform that advances remote care and healthcare modernization, reflecting strong UAE-Jordan development partnerships.
Egypt’s Digital Egypt 2030 mandates AI-driven, interoperable healthcare platforms aligned with public systems like UHIS. Enterprises must prioritize compliance, Arabic NLP, accessibility, and scalability to succeed in Egypt’s rapidly evolving healthtech ecosystem.