Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Morocco has reinstated the national hotline 5757 during Ramadan to enable consumers to report fraud, safety violations, and unfair business practices. The unified complaint system aims to improve response efficiency, strengthen market oversight, and enhance consumer protection during a period of heightened commercial activity.
Magnum Egypt, a graduate of TIEC’s StartIt incubation programme, has been acquired by AntX to expand research and development capabilities across robotics, automation, and IoT technologies. The move highlights growing momentum in Egypt’s startup ecosystem and the role of incubation programmes in supporting scalable technology innovation.
Hutch Sri Lanka has launched sustainability-led retail outlets powered by renewable energy, integrating circular economy principles and e-waste initiatives into customer spaces. The initiative reflects growing telecom industry efforts to embed sustainability into retail experiences while supporting environmental awareness and responsible consumption.
10x Banking and HassemPrag have partnered to deliver a unified cloud-native banking platform aimed at helping African banks modernise legacy systems and accelerate product launches. The modular solution enables faster deployment of digital services, reduces transformation risk, and supports real-time processing and scalable growth.
Ooredoo has established Ooredoo Fibre Networks to manage and expand its subsea cable and international connectivity assets, targeting growth driven by AI, cloud, and hyperscale traffic demand. The new entity supports the group’s strategy to strengthen its position as a key data gateway linking Asia, the Gulf, and Europe.
Ooredoo plans to spin off its international subsea cable and connectivity assets into a new entity, Ooredoo Fibre Networks, to expand investment in global data infrastructure. The move aims to capture growing demand for high-capacity connectivity driven by AI, cloud services, and hyperscale data traffic.
KEMS Zajil Telecom and Huawei have partnered to launch secure and intelligent cloud services in Kuwait, combining local infrastructure with advanced data center technologies to support enterprise digital transformation, enhance data security, and accelerate cloud adoption across the country.
du Pay and Esewa Money Transfer have partnered to enhance wallet-to-wallet remittances for Nepalese expatriates in the UAE, offering incentives to encourage digital transfers. The initiative aims to improve convenience, speed, and financial inclusion while supporting the growing adoption of fintech-based cross-border payment solutions.
Northstar Telecom and Omnicomm have partnered to introduce fuel monitoring and fleet optimisation solutions in Bahrain, combining telematics technology with real-time analytics to improve operational efficiency, fuel transparency, and fleet performance across logistics, construction, and enterprise vehicle operations.
The initiative forms part of Morocco’s broader Maroc Digital 2030 strategy aimed at accelerating administrative digitalization, improving service quality, and strengthening digital inclusion. Morocco currently ranks 90th globally and fourth in Africa in the United Nations 2024 E-Government Development Index, supported by widespread internet adoption and a growing digital ecosystem.