Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Egypt’s NTRA and NCPD have signed a cooperation protocol to strengthen digital and telecom services for Persons with Disabilities. The agreement includes expertise exchange, awareness campaigns, and a new complaints mechanism to improve accessibility, particularly for those with hearing and visual impairments.
Applications now open for fully funded, cohort-based program designed to equip women with in-demand technical skills, certification pathways and career…
Digified secured FRA approval to offer AI-powered digital onboarding, eKYC, and legally binding e-contracts for NBFIs in Egypt, enabling paperless, fully compliant fintech operations with broad regional impact.
Nuxera AI’s $2.5 million pre-seed round positions it as a trailblazer in Saudi Arabia’s digital health transformation. By developing AI that understands Arabic dialects and hospital workflows, Nuxera is paving the way for smarter, faster, and more inclusive healthcare across the Kingdom and beyond.
Mastercard and LankaPay have partnered to enhance Sri Lanka’s digital economy through three key initiatives: co-branded debit cards, low-cost QR payments for tourists, and AI-powered fraud detection. These efforts aim to improve financial inclusion, support SMEs, and boost tourism-driven revenue, advancing the country’s digital transformation.
Ooredoo, Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), and Qatar’s Ministry of Defense have successfully established the country’s first quantum-safe communications link,…
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Communications and Information Technology has launched the Tech Talent Hub initiative to support technology startups and digital talent. This initiative aims to enhance the tech sector and digital economy by providing comprehensive HR services, enabling startups to maximize their potential in line with Saudi Vision 2030.
Qatar is set to launch a comprehensive digital assets framework by the end of the year, aiming to integrate digital assets into its financial ecosystem. The initiative includes a Digital Assets Lab and advances in digital currency, positioning Qatar as a key player in global digital finance and enhancing its financial sector’s competitiveness.
A high-level committee meeting, led by key Pakistani ministers, was convened to expedite the nation’s digital transformation, focusing on youth development and digital equity. Significant outcomes include the creation of technology centers and initiatives to improve internet connectivity across remote areas.
PTCL’s merged Ufone-Telenor entity plans to participate in Pakistan’s 5G auction, focusing on spectrum optimisation and network expansion. The integration aims to strengthen digital services while assuring workforce continuity during the transition period.