Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Iraq’s new MFTA chapter aims to accelerate fintech adoption and regulatory progress, supporting the country’s digital economy and financial inclusion goals under visionary leadership.
Egypt’s updated National AI Strategy (2025–2030) sets ambitious goals to become a regional AI powerhouse, backed by public-private partnerships and global investments aimed at talent development and innovation.
Pakistan plans to enable secure remittances from overseas workers, especially in Gulf countries, via PayPak. The initiative aims to digitize payments and improve access for millions of Pakistanis abroad.
MCIT partnered with UNICEF and Assiut Governorate to deliver digital citizenship and online safety training, focusing on internet risks and responsible behavior. The initiative supports Digital Egypt goals and targets youth empowerment for safer online navigation.
Huawei inaugurated its first Experience Store in Egypt at Citystars Mall, Nasr City. The launch event attracted 200 guests and included discounts and interest-free instalments on devices during the opening weekend.
Morocco is launching 5G before AFCON 2025, aiming for 25% population coverage by end-2025 and 70% by 2030. Tunisia, Algeria, and Egypt have already started 5G deployments, with the rest of Africa progressing at varying speeds toward super-fast internet.
Bahrain’s Ministry of Interior won a digital award for its AI-powered addiction recovery app, reflecting the country’s commitment to innovative government services. The app helps understand behavioral factors to improve recovery outcomes through advanced AI analysis.
Bahrain’s landing of the 2Africa Pearls submarine cable system boosts its connectivity capacity tenfold, advancing Economic Vision 2030. With 180 Tbps capacity, it supports emerging technologies and positions Bahrain as a key digital hub in the GCC and globally.
Huawei Nigeria reaffirmed its cybersecurity commitment at the NITDA conference, stressing user privacy over commercial interests. With rigorous standards and global certifications, Huawei advocates collaboration to secure Nigeria’s digital future, serving billions globally with trusted digital infrastructure.
Nigeria’s NCC introduced a licensing framework for international A2P messaging aggregators to regulate traffic, enhance security, and improve service quality. Mobile operators cannot apply, and applicants must meet specific requirements and fees within seven days.