Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Rewa transforms UAE rent payments by offering digital card and bank transfer options with reward points redeemable across partners or for future housing. Landlords get streamlined payment tracking aligned with local requirements. Free onboarding is boosting adoption, backed by funding to expand across the UAE and Gulf region.
Omar Al-Omar, Chairman of CITRA, emphasized the transformative impact of AI on global business and daily life at the International Forum on Artificial Intelligence in Kuwait. The forum discussed the integration of AI in enhancing governmental and private sector operations, highlighting the shift towards digital smart procedures and services.
Nepal’s 4G user base has surpassed 20 million, with mobile broadband holding a 66.28% market share, per the NTA’s latest report. Despite a minor decline of 204,548 users from Falgun to Chaitra 2080, Nepal Telecom and Ncell continue to dominate the 4G landscape, driving digital transformation and connectivity.
The new center strengthens offshore business services powered by Egyptian talent, supporting AlshayaGroup’s continued global expansion from Egypt Cairo, Egypt 22 April 2026:A…
Ogero is upgrading Beirut International Airport’s public WiFi from WiFi 5 to WiFi 7, offering faster speeds and reduced congestion for users. While the upgrade is part of a broader digital infrastructure plan, concerns have been raised about prioritizing airport improvements amid ongoing telecom challenges in Lebanon.
Madagascar’s ARTEC and Chad’s ARCEP are taking stronger regulatory action to address public complaints about poor service quality and high mobile internet tariffs, signaling a wider African push for affordable, reliable connectivity and better consumer protection.
The partnership represents a significant consolidation of adtech power in emerging markets, linking one of the world’s most used utility apps with a comprehensive digital transformation suite. For Truecaller, the deal provides the localized sales and technical infrastructure needed to scale its global ad business, while AnyMind Group strengthens its position as a dominant player in the regional mobile marketing landscape.
TurkNet and SOCAR Fiber have partnered to integrate fibre networks along the TANAP pipeline, enhancing Turkey’s internet backbone and cross-border connectivity. This collaboration expands TurkNet’s reach across 25+ cities and provides terrestrial alternatives to subsea routes, supporting FTTH growth and lower latency for data centres.
FPT and FutureTEC’s partnership strengthens digital transformation in Kuwait, Bahrain, and Jordan by combining global AI capabilities with trusted regional market presence. Focused on key industries—government, BFSI, oil and gas, aviation, and healthcare—the alliance supports the Middle East’s push for AI-driven growth, smart city development, and long-term digital modernization.
Lola, a Bahrain-based foodtech startup, raised US$1.3 million in a pre-seed funding round led by Vision Ventures and Plus VC. The investment will support Lola’s expansion in Saudi Arabia and the GCC region, enhancing its customizable cake-ordering service and enabling future product category growth in the personalized gifting market.