Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
The inaugural EU-Jordan Business Forum showcased Orange Jordan’s transformation into an economic enabler, highlighting substantial investments in digital infrastructure and innovative projects like the “Innovation Space,” emphasizing their strategic partnership with the EU.
CNN is expanding its Middle East operations with a new hub in Media City, Qatar, launching in late 2025. The new digital-first operation will complement existing regional hubs and strengthen coverage of the Middle East. The expansion includes new shows and offers journalism training to young professionals in Qatar.
This expansion boosts the UAE’s sovereign AI and cloud infrastructure, supports national digital economy goals, and creates new opportunities in high-tech skills and innovation, reinforcing the UAE’s position as a regional digital leader.
inDrive has launched a safety awareness campaign in Nepal highlighting how informed choices and platform safety features can improve ride security. The initiative promotes shared responsibility among users and drivers through education, digital outreach, and community engagement to encourage safer ride-hailing practices.
The IoT market is rapidly expanding, with projections reaching $1.06 trillion by 2025. In Pakistan, Zong 4G is leading IoT adoption across sectors like banking, transportation, and utilities. The expansion of 4G and upcoming 5G rollout will further accelerate IoT integration, enhancing business efficiency and enabling smart city development.
Entlaq has partnered with Informa Markets to launch Egypt’s Clean-Tech Landscape 2024 report, aimed at positioning Egypt as a regional leader in clean technology. The report highlights growth opportunities in renewable energy, waste management, and green hydrogen, offering actionable recommendations to drive investment and innovation in the sector.
69% of payments executives see their organisations as leaders, yet fewer than half prioritise innovation as legacy systems and internal…
Morocco has partnered with global technology consultancy Capgemini to strengthen artificial intelligence (AI) skills development as part of its Digital…
LemFi launched money transfer services to Egypt, leveraging rapid remittance growth and offering fast, low-cost transfers to support the Egyptian diaspora in key global markets.
Commercial International Bank – Egypt (CIB) has launched an upgraded internet banking platform, offering a seamless digital experience for customers to manage accounts and perform transactions directly via web browsers. The platform supports various banking services and reflects CIB’s commitment to digital innovation, financial inclusion, and customer-centric solutions.