Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Egypt ranked fourth globally in UK transnational education, highlighting its rapid digital transformation and leadership at the Going Global 2025 Conference in London — positioning itself as a regional hub for innovation and international collaboration in higher education.
Ooredoo Kuwait ranks among MENA’s top five inspiring workplaces in 2025, recognized for its employee-centric culture fostering well-being, empowerment, and innovation. The company plans new leadership and wellness initiatives to sustain its commitment to workplace excellence.
Airtel Africa repaid a $550 million bond, cutting foreign currency debt. Despite currency challenges, the company focuses on growth through strategic investments and a share buyback program. CEO Ogunsanya highlights innovation and partnerships to boost performance and competitiveness.
Oman’s TRA launched the “Trusted Identity” campaign to promote the national .om domain as a trusted symbol of Omani digital identity. The campaign highlights legal benefits, corporate ties, and the domain’s role in enhancing the digital economy. Management of the domain is overseen by TRA under an ICANN agreement since 2012.
Morocco’s three telecom operators — Maroc Telecom, Orange Maroc, and Inwi — have launched 5G services in major cities following the July licence auction. With MAD 2.1 billion invested, the rollout begins urban-first, aiming for 45% coverage by 2026 and 85% by 2030, boosting Morocco’s digital transformation.
Algeria and South Africa have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate in space science and technology. The agreement, signed during a state visit by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, aims to foster joint space projects and the exchange of expertise between the two nations for peaceful purposes.
Oman’s Global Money Exchange has launched Global Pay, a mobile payments app powered by Comviva’s mobiquity® Pay platform. The solution enables bill payments, remittances, and merchant transactions, aligning with Oman’s digital transformation agenda and supporting cashless adoption, financial inclusion, and modern payment experiences.
The third phase of AdopTech drives AI and emerging technology adoption in industry and logistics by supporting innovative projects and fostering public-private collaboration for operational efficiency and competitiveness.
Aramco and SLB have partnered to develop digital solutions aimed at reducing GHG emissions. Integrated into SLB’s digital sustainability platform, these solutions will enhance emissions tracking and support decarbonization efforts across industries, aligning with global net-zero targets.
New undergraduate program combines academic rigor and skills-based learning with real-time startup incubator in burgeoning UAE innovation hubDUBAI, United Arab…