Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Huspy raised $59M to expand its digital home-buying and mortgage platform from the UAE and Spain into broader Europe and the Middle East. The network-based model connects agents with leads and integrates mortgage services, rapidly growing market share and transaction volume.
The UAE ranks second globally for digital nomads in 2025, recognized for excellent infrastructure, safety, and tax benefits. Its digital nomad visa supports up to one-year stays, positioning the country as a leading hub for remote workers in the growing global market.
STARZPLAY teamed up with TPAY to enable mobile subscription payments via carrier billing across MENA. Starting in Tunisia, Sudan, and Mauritania, the partnership supports STARZPLAY’s regional expansion and the growing Middle East media market fueled by younger demographics and demand for Arabic content.
Qatar’s Supreme Judiciary Council launched WhatsApp-based judicial services with an AI virtual assistant enabling case inquiries, document access, and submissions. This digital initiative enhances access, efficiency, and privacy while reducing reliance on traditional court visits.
Qatar launched satellite internet services, becoming the first Arab country to do so, boosting network resilience and supporting the National Vision 2030’s digital transformation goals. The technology benefits sectors like education and healthcare, with Qatar Airways demonstrating its practical impact.
Vodafone Qatar’s iPay app offers USD 2.75 cashback on international transfers, promoting digital payments aligned with Qatar’s 2030 cashless economy goals. The operator-agnostic app supports fast, secure remittances and merchant payments, in partnership with Gulf Exchange and other financial institutions.
Saudi Signs Media and Rotana Signs won rights to operate 2,688 digital screens inside Riyadh Metro carriages. The network offers high-frequency advertising across six lines, engaging millions of passengers in Saudi Arabia’s largest transit system and aligning with Vision 2030 goals.
Zain KSA and Cisco signed an MoU to build AI infrastructure and GPU-as-a-Service, advancing Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030. The partnership focuses on secure, scalable AI solutions and includes talent upskilling initiatives to drive national AI capabilities.
Vertiv held a training event in Riyadh showcasing modular power distribution solutions, including the Powerbar iMPB busway, to support Saudi Arabia’s AI-driven digital growth and Vision 2030. The company’s local presence enables tailored support for critical infrastructure in data centers and smart cities.
Saudi quick commerce startup Ninja raised $254 million in a pre-IPO round at a $1.5 billion valuation. Operating across GCC countries, Ninja offers instant delivery of groceries and food, with nearly $1 billion in annual GMV and profitability, positioning itself for IPO and further expansion.