Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
ACAPS has launched the “Emergence” programme to support Morocco’s insurance sector’s digital transformation. The initiative encourages collaboration among industry stakeholders and experts, focusing on identifying innovative solutions for the sector’s development. Running from April 7 to May 30, 2025, it aims to promote synergies and drive technological innovation.
Cassava Technologies, led by Strive Masiyiwa, plans to invest up to USD 720 million in partnership with NVIDIA to build Africa’s first AI factory. The initiative will deploy 12,000 GPUs across South Africa, Egypt, Nigeria, Kenya, and Morocco, boosting AI infrastructure and capabilities across the continent.
GE Aerospace has partnered with Royal Jordanian for a five-year agreement to implement Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions, including Fuel Insight and Safety Insight. These tools will help optimize fuel consumption, enhance safety measures, and improve operational efficiency, supporting Royal Jordanian’s digital transformation and sustainability efforts.
Morocco aims to boost its economy with a 10% GDP increase by 2030 through its Digital Morocco 2030 strategy, investing $1.1 billion by 2026. The plan focuses on digitizing government services, blockchain adoption, and expanding AI use across sectors like healthcare, finance, and education, creating jobs and training youth in digital skills.
Jordan’s Traffic Department has launched an AI-based monitoring system to detect mobile phone use while driving, aiming to improve road safety. The system can automatically identify phone usage positions, allowing for precise enforcement without human intervention. This initiative is designed to reduce accidents caused by distracted driving.
Africa’s first global AI summit outlined a vision to generate $2.9 trillion by 2030, create half a million jobs annually, and uplift over 11 million people from poverty. Discussions focused on AI’s potential in health, education, and agriculture, while emphasizing infrastructure development and linguistic inclusion in AI systems.
Haball, a Pakistani fintech offering shariah-compliant supply chain finance solutions, raised USD 52 million in pre-Series A funding. The round, led by Zayn VC and Meezan Bank, will support Haball’s expansion into Saudi Arabia and the GCC, addressing the region’s demand for digital financial services for SMEs.
The Ministry of National Education in Algeria has launched the Tawdif platform for 2025 educator recruitment. The platform allows graduates with degrees in various specialties to apply for teaching positions. Registration opens on September 9, 2025, and closes on September 14, 2025, offering an efficient and transparent application process.
Global Brand PLC has partnered with Hyosung TNS to advance banking technology in Bangladesh. This collaboration focuses on deploying ATMs and banking kiosks to enhance customer experiences and promote economic inclusion. The partnership combines local expertise with innovative financial technology solutions to transform Bangladesh’s banking sector.
Pakistan is set to enhance its telecom infrastructure with an upcoming spectrum auction. The government has released 567 MHz of additional spectrum across multiple bands to support 4G and 5G services. The auction aims to meet growing mobile data demand, boost economic growth, and improve broadband coverage nationwide.