Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
The Jordan Ministry of Digital Economy has updated the Sanad app to include property tax payments for all residents, biometric phone number recovery, and expanded vehicle services for non-Jordanians, supporting over 2.3 million active digital identities.
Wider Consulting is deploying $14.3 million to launch 50 startups in Egypt and Saudi Arabia by 2026, focusing on sector-specific tech solutions and long-term stock market listings for its portfolio companies.
Converted’s acquisition of Mitcha integrates AI-driven advertising with e-commerce and payment processing to prioritize actual sales over traditional engagement metrics, with founder Hilda Louca joining the leadership team to drive regional growth.
Egypt has introduced Wa3i.net, a national Arabic-language cybersecurity platform targeting 98 million users, to provide educational resources and training for families and youth in response to a surge in regional cybercrime and phishing attacks.
At MWC 2026, Algeria’s telecommunications minister underscored that effective institutional governance is the key to unlocking the economic potential of AI, supported by the country’s recent 5G launch and a comprehensive 2030 digital transformation strategy.
Pakistan has officially kicked off its 5G auction today with Jazz, Zong, and Ufone participating, aiming to double national spectrum capacity and launch next-generation services in major cities within six months while simultaneously improving 4G network quality.
The Ooredoo Annual General Meeting approved a QR0.75 per share dividend following a record-breaking 2025 where normalized profits exceeded $1 billion, driven by strong performances in regional markets and a strategic pivot toward AI-ready digital infrastructure.
The news details Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison’s strategic move to take its SheHacks program global, connecting Indonesian women-led AI startups with investors and government partners in Vietnam to accelerate their expansion across Southeast Asia.
The news describes stc Group’s new AI-powered pilot in Riyadh that provides real-time, context-aware translation between Arabic and English during phone calls, marking a major step in the telco’s ‘New Calling’ initiative toward seamless global communication.
The news highlights the launch of hybrid internet solutions that combine fiber, mobile, and satellite tech to ensure 99.99% uptime for critical business sectors, featuring automated failover and rapid deployment options.