Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
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.
Yango has launched a new Transport Service in Muscat, integrating public bus routes into its Superapp to simplify mobility. Covering 13 city and 2 intercity routes, the free feature adds to Yango’s existing services in Oman, including ride-hailing and delivery.
Yango Tech met Pakistan’s IT Minister Shaza Fatima to explore AI partnerships and digital transformation opportunities. The collaboration aims to strengthen Pakistan’s IT ecosystem, boost exports, and deliver AI-driven solutions through Yango’s services spanning mobility, delivery, retail, and B2B tech.