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 launched the Trade and Logistics Performance Gateway in Aqaba, a digital platform integrating data from 40+ entities to improve trade efficiency, reduce costs, and strengthen the country’s role as a regional logistics hub. The system offers real-time insights with over 1,500 performance indicators.
Yango has launched its SuperApp at ITCN Asia 2025, unifying ride-hailing, delivery, shopping, ads, and B2B services in one platform. The showcase highlighted Yango’s commitment to digital transformation in Pakistan, attracting policymakers, industry leaders, and innovators at the country’s biggest tech stage.
Qatar’s Hamad Port, managed by QTerminals, is ranked the world’s third most efficient port and handles up to 7.5 million TEUs annually. With sustainability, innovation, and global expansion at its core, QTerminals is driving Qatar’s economic diversification and reinforcing its role in the global supply chain.
Algeria’s new Interior and Transport Minister, Saïd Sayoud, held his first high-level meeting to evaluate the transport sector. He praised progress in maritime, air, and rail transport but pressed for urgent improvements in land transport. Sayoud urged collective action, efficiency, and innovation to strengthen mobility and connectivity nationwide.
inDrive has launched its ride-hailing app in Riyadh, its second city in Saudi Arabia. Known for fare negotiation, the platform lets riders and drivers agree on trip prices. With service fees up to three times lower than industry norms, inDrive is positioning itself as a competitive alternative.
DP World has launched the Atlas service linking Morocco with the UK and Northern Europe, reducing food export times by two days and cutting carbon emissions by 70%. The initiative uses Unifeeder vessels, new reefer fleets, and DP World’s CARGOES platform to deliver fresher produce and more sustainable supply chains.
DP World will launch Atlas, a maritime service linking Morocco with the UK and Northern Europe, in November 2025. The service will cut export times by two days, shift 150,000 tonnes of produce from road to sea, reduce CO₂ emissions by 70%, and ensure fresher deliveries for European markets.
Jamil Bustami & Sons and Hakaya Group have partnered under a Bridgestone 3M Contract to enhance tyre maintenance and monitoring. The deal includes staff training to boost safety standards, reflecting a joint commitment to secure and professional passenger transport in Jordan.
Bahrain’s Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications, Dr. Shaikh Abdulla bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, joined SMIC 2025 in Jeddah, reaffirming Bahrain’s commitment to sustainable maritime transport. He emphasized innovation, digitisation, green shipping corridors, and regional cooperation as key to enhancing efficiency, security, and environmental responsibility in the global maritime sector.
Bangladesh is prioritising logistics reforms to cut trade costs and sustain export growth. Experts stress that reducing bottlenecks, modernising infrastructure, and enabling private-public partnerships are critical to maintaining competitiveness as the country transitions from LDC status.