Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
China’s Meituan has launched its delivery arm Keeta in Qatar, marking its entry into the Gulf’s competitive food delivery sector. Aligning with Qatar Vision 2030, Keeta will leverage Meituan’s global scale while adapting to local market preferences in a country prioritizing digital services and economic diversification.
floLIVE has launched a multi-IMSI IoT service offering affordable, always-on video surveillance and tracking for logistics in sub-Saharan Africa, reducing costs by 70% and ensuring seamless cross-border connectivity.
Boxy, an Iraqi logistics startup, secured $1.5 million pre-seed funding to launch an AI-driven courier aggregator platform unifying fragmented last-mile delivery services. With 15 partners and 300,000+ deliveries, it aims to scale regionally and enhance AI routing and analytics capabilities.
AJEX Logistics Services has expanded its B2C delivery operations to Qatar, Oman, and Kuwait, offering tech-enabled end-to-end e-commerce logistics across the GCC. The expansion supports rising e-commerce demand and enhances AJEX’s position as a reliable regional logistics provider.
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.