Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Orange Jordan strengthened its leadership in digital infrastructure, customer experience, sustainability, and inclusion through nationwide network expansion, new digital platforms, certified data centers, and large-scale youth and innovation programs, reinforcing its role as a responsible digital leader in Jordan.
Tap Payments has been named Best Payments Solution at Abu Dhabi Finance Week, recognizing its growth from a Kuwaiti startup into a regional payments infrastructure provider. The award highlights its focus on compliant, locally built solutions supporting digital commerce across MENA.
Saudi Arabia ranked second globally in the World Bank’s 2025 GovTech Maturity Index with a score of 99.64%. Strong results across digital systems, service delivery, and citizen engagement highlight the Kingdom’s rapid digital government transformation aligned with Vision 2030.
Morocco has ranked among Africa’s top three tech entrepreneurship ecosystems in the 2025 Digital Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Index, reflecting steady gains in digital infrastructure, governance, skills, and startup support. While global leaders remain ahead, Morocco’s rapid progress positions it as a rising North African hub for technology-driven entrepreneurship.
Oman has achieved third place globally in AI healthcare deployment following nationwide AI-based diabetic retinopathy screening. Alongside this milestone, the government is rolling out AI pilot projects across healthcare, judiciary, education, cybersecurity, and procurement to accelerate digital transformation under Oman Vision 2040.
Saudi Arabia and Egypt achieved Category A status in the World Bank’s 2025 GovTech Maturity Index, ranking second and 22nd globally, respectively. Driven by Vision 2030 and Digital Egypt initiatives, both countries demonstrated major advances in digital service delivery, automation, and citizen engagement, underscoring rapid progress in regional digital governance.
Omantel received an investment-grade ‘BBB-’ rating from Fitch, reflecting strong financial fundamentals, market leadership, and strategic importance to Oman’s digital transformation. The upgrade highlights Omantel’s role in advancing digital infrastructure, economic diversification, and regional technology leadership.
Xiaomi has been named Bangladesh’s leading mobile handset brand for the second consecutive year at the Best Brand Award 2025. The recognition reflects strong consumer trust, widespread market presence, and the brand’s role in making affordable, feature-rich smartphones and connected technology accessible across the country.
Ooredoo Tunisia has been named “Customer Service of the Year 2026” for the seventh consecutive time, recognizing its excellence across consumer and business telecom services. The award, based on independent mystery shopper evaluations, reflects sustained investment in people, digital tools, and high-quality customer experiences.
Saudi Arabia ranked second globally in the ITU Digital Regulatory Maturity Index 2025, retaining “Leading” status among 193 countries. The achievement reflects strong leadership support, inclusive digital policies, cross-sector collaboration, and regulatory frameworks that drive innovation, investment, and digital economy growth.