Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Mynk launches in Morocco with a mobile-first wallet enabling instant peer-to-peer payments, bill payments, and digital transactions, supporting the country’s shift toward cashless financial ecosystems.
Morocco ranks fourth in MENA with nine companies in Forbes’ top 100, led by banking, telecom, and infrastructure players, highlighting its growing regional economic influence beyond the GCC.
Egypt-based Collard launches an all-in-one event platform combining invites, ticketing, payments, and analytics, aiming to reduce fraud and streamline event management for organisers and attendees.
Truecaller and Cloudcom bring verified, rich messaging to Egypt, enabling brands to move beyond SMS and deliver more secure, interactive, and high-conversion customer engagement experiences.
Arab Bank’s AB Xelerate partners with Fuze to explore regulated digital asset solutions in Jordan, supporting fintech innovation and aligning with the country’s economic modernisation strategy.
Pakistan rises to 7th globally in telecom spectrum after a major 5G auction, boosting capacity and positioning the country for faster connectivity, digital growth, and nationwide next-generation network rollout.
ZTE and Ooredoo Algeria advance 5G commercialization through live demonstrations and efficient network solutions, highlighting new opportunities in industry, connectivity, and digital services across Algeria.
Yassir acquires Kawarizmi to build a retail media and ad-tech ecosystem across EMEA, leveraging first-party data and programmatic capabilities to expand monetisation and global brand partnerships.
Sama X launches Starlink in Kuwait, bringing high-speed satellite internet with low latency and 300+ Mbps speeds. The move strengthens connectivity across industries, remote operations, and households, supporting the country’s digital infrastructure expansion.
Pakistan’s $510M 5G auction aims to ease 4G congestion and reshape telecom competition. Operators now shift focus to network upgrades and performance, with future 5G rollout expected to begin in major cities before expanding nationwide.