Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
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.
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.