Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Bahrain’s Information & eGovernment Authority (iGA) won the Champion Award at the UN’s World Summit on the Information Society for revamping the National Portal (bahrain.bh). The portal features user personalization, government notifications, and multiple payment methods, enhancing access to over 1,300 government services and 680+ eServices.
UAE tech startups raised $872 million in Q1 2025, a 194% increase from the previous year, driven by late-stage investments in sectors like enterprise applications, fintech, and retail. Dubai remains the dominant hub for venture capital, while acquisitions and high-value deals indicate the region’s growing tech maturity.
The Saudi Ministry of Communications and Information Technology has launched the LogisTech Challenge to drive innovation in the logistics sector. The competition focuses on improving fleet sustainability, alternative delivery solutions, and data-driven logistics intelligence. Participants will undergo training and pitch their solutions in January 2025.
Oman is accelerating efforts to strengthen national digital resilience through expanded 5G-enabled emergency preparedness and crisis response capabilities, reflecting the…
Dinar, a new digital platform launched in Bahrain, provides in-depth coverage and analysis of economic trends, investment opportunities, and government initiatives. It aims to foster public dialogue, enhance economic awareness, and support informed discourse through interactive tools, multimedia content, and expert commentary, contributing to Bahrain’s business landscape.
Payment24 has strengthened its Middle East presence by launching a regional hub in Dubai and securing strategic contracts in the UAE and Saudi Arabia, marking a key milestone in its GCC expansion strategy. The company is responding to surging demand for advanced fleet, fuel, and retail payment technologies, positioning its modular platform as a backbone for digital transformation in the downstream oil and gas sector.
Axiata will not issue 2026 earnings guidance due to asset consolidation and restructuring. The Malaysian telecom company is monetising key assets, exiting select markets, and preparing a portfolio split between telecom and technology segments by 2027. Investor entry into fintech arm Boost Holdings has also been delayed to Q2 2026.
The National Cybersecurity Authority (NCA) has released its 2024 report, highlighting key economic indicators in Saudi Arabia’s cybersecurity sector. The…
Climate Innovation Pakistan (CLIP) has been launched to foster homegrown climate tech solutions. The initiative, supported by Renewables First and New Energy Nexus, includes a Climate Tech Incubator and a New Energy Academy. It aims to address Pakistan’s climate challenges, promote innovation, and enhance the solar workforce.
A new FII Institute–Accenture report finds 87% of global investors plan to boost AI funding in the Global South, with India, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East set to lead this next wave of innovation.