Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Libya’s Mataa raised Seed funding to boost e-commerce and logistics across North Africa. The investment supports operational expansion, supplier growth, and talent acquisition, targeting a regional market of 275 million and aiming to energize Libya’s startup ecosystem.
Saudi Ports Authority launched the ‘AR2 Asia Red Sea’ shipping service to connect Jeddah with 10 major ports, enhancing trade flow and competitiveness. The move aligns with Saudi Arabia’s strategy to become a global logistics hub bridging three continents.
Saudi Ports Authority introduced the ‘AR2 Asia Red Sea’ shipping service operated by Wan Hai Lines to enhance Jeddah port’s connectivity to major Asian, Middle Eastern, and African ports, supporting Saudi Arabia’s goal to become a global logistics hub.
Egypt opens SCAT, its first dedicated automotive terminal, with a 30-year plan to handle 50,000 vehicles annually, strengthening its role in regional automotive logistics and supporting economic growth.
Air Arabia’s consortium with Nesma Group and KUN Holding has been greenlit to launch a new low-cost airline based in Dammam, aiming to serve 10 million passengers by 2030, create 2,400+ jobs, and bolster tourism and economic growth aligned with Saudi Vision 2030.
This package of decisions highlights Jordan’s commitment to accelerating digital transformation, supporting economic growth especially in the digital sector, and expanding its international partnerships to promote economic cooperation and social development.
Kamal ElSoueni leads Rabbit Mobility, an electric scooter and bike rental platform in Egypt, promoting clean urban mobility. The app offers on-demand and subscription services, has saved significant CO₂ emissions, and logged over one million kilometers, reducing traffic and pollution in major cities.
China has inaugurated a rail-sea logistics corridor connecting Chengdu to Morocco’s Tanger Med port, shortening delivery times and enhancing trade efficiency. This corridor strengthens Sino-African trade ties and aligns with Morocco’s role as a key Belt and Road Initiative partner, fostering investment and regional market access.
Jumia has opened its largest integrated warehouse in Egypt to enhance logistics and distribution across underserved regions and support pan-African e-commerce growth. The facility is expected to create thousands of jobs and bolster the country’s digital economy, reflecting Jumia’s strategic commitment to Egypt as a key tech and operations hub. This move aligns with Jumia’s mission to increase access and affordability across Africa’s digital markets.
Jumia has launched its largest warehouse in Egypt, boosting logistics efficiency and job creation, particularly in underserved areas. Supported by government officials, this facility reinforces Jumia’s commitment to Egypt’s digital economy and regional e-commerce growth.