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 Money has partnered with Mastercard to enable millions of users to access digital payments via Mastercard’s global network by 2025. Customers can obtain virtual or physical debit cards linked to their Orange Money wallets, allowing local and international transactions, thereby promoting financial empowerment in underserved communities across seven African countries.
NCNP has completed a rapid SAP S/4HANA and SAP SuccessFactors deployment, unifying finance, procurement, and HR on a single digital platform. The project reduced financial processing times by over 90%, digitised procurement end to end, and automated HR operations at scale. The implementation strengthens governance, transparency, and data-driven management while positioning the non-profit regulator for future AI adoption and supporting Saudi Vision 2030 objectives.
Bangladesh’s SIM re-registration process has seen 7.33 crore out of 13.08 crore active SIMs completed, but operators face overwhelming demand at registration points. Grameenphone and Banglalink have requested deadline extensions, citing the large backlog of unregistered SIMs still pending under BTRC’s directive.
Morocco is fast-tracking public service digitalisation under Morocco Digital 2030, with a strong focus on MREs. Initiatives include a unified portal, e-ID integration, and over 600 digitised services, aiming to boost efficiency, access, and national ties.
du, alongside Microsoft, Nokia, Khalifa University, and ITU, has launched the first Arabic-language telecom AI model designed to enhance internal operations with culturally aware, real-time support. The project advances UAE’s vision for sovereign AI and sector innovation.
NYU Abu Dhabi has launched ChatSign, an AI-powered system designed to provide real-time sign language accessibility, marking a significant advancement…
Saudi Telecom Company (stc) is expanding its 5G services to 75 cities, improving network capacity and performance through Juniper Networks’ 400G routers. The upgrades align with stc’s digital transformation and sustainability goals, offering faster, more efficient services while reducing energy consumption and operational costs.
United Arab Emirates, Dubai — December 18, 2025 — Nozomi Networks, a provider of OT, IoT, and cyber-physical systems (CPS)…
Qatar participated in the UN General Assembly’s panel “Laying the Foundation for a Digital Future for All,” discussing digital strategies, AI applications, and global cooperation in technology to promote sustainable development and connectivity.
Egypt’s leading electronics retailer has introduced a dedicated business-to-business platform to streamline the procurement and management of technology for various industries. The new “B.TECH Business” arm functions as a strategic partner for institutions, providing a unified ecosystem for equipment and technical support to drive operational efficiency in the local market.