Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
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.
Careem will suspend its Pakistan operations on July 18 due to macroeconomic challenges, stiff competition, and capital constraints. This move ends a key chapter in Pakistan’s digital transport evolution, underscoring broader strains in the country’s startup ecosystem and shifting strategies among global ride-hailing firms.
Egyptian fintech Octane raised $5.2 million led by Shorooq Partners, Algebra Ventures, and SC Holding to expand its digital fleet expense management platform across Egypt and MENA. The platform consolidates fuel, maintenance, and petty cash payments into a single wallet with AI features for fraud detection and route optimization, serving 1,600+ corporate clients nationwide.
Kale Logistics Solutions and Novel Muscat have won a contract from Oman’s Ministry of Transport to develop the National Port Community System, a digital platform to streamline cargo operations across Oman’s transport hubs. The initiative supports Oman’s Logistics Sector Strategy 2040 and aims to enhance trade facilitation, operational efficiency, and economic growth.
Kale Logistics Solutions and Novel Muscat’s contract to deliver Oman’s National Port Community System marks a pivotal step in the country’s logistics modernization. By integrating cargo operations digitally across multiple transport modes, the NPCS will enhance trade facilitation, operational efficiency, and job creation aligned with Oman’s 2040 logistics strategy.
Esbaar is set to revolutionize Oman’s logistics sector with its first heavy-duty drone cargo delivery service, targeting diverse industries and remote locations. Leveraging advanced UAV technology and BVLOS operations, the initiative promises faster, more efficient, and greener cargo transport, alongside new employment opportunities for Omanis.
SITE awarded €140 million contracts for telecom, power, and cybersecurity integration on Morocco’s Kénitra–Marrakech high-speed rail. The project aligns with Morocco’s national rail expansion and infrastructure readiness for the 2030 FIFA World Cup.