Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Sense to establish an R&D center in Oman, localizing AI-driven energy monitoring technology to support smart meter deployment and enhance grid efficiency under Oman’s National Smart Meter Programme.
Ooredoo Oman appoints Saoud Al Riyami as its first Omani CEO, underscoring a commitment to local leadership and continued innovation in the telecom sector.
PlayPraetor Android malware infects 11,000+ devices worldwide via targeted MaaS campaigns, exploiting accessibility features and disguised apps. Cybersecurity experts urge vigilance against unknown apps amid growing mobile threats.
Boxy raises $1.5M pre-seed from EQIQ to unify Iraq’s last-mile delivery via an AI-driven logistics platform, aiming to simplify shipping for merchants and build a scalable digital infrastructure.
MENA startups across fintech, logistics, AI, and SaaS sectors raised significant capital recently, reflecting robust regional innovation. New funds and media partnerships bolster ecosystem growth, while Saudi Arabia hosts OpenAI models locally, enhancing AI access.
The paper investigates digital technology adoption, skills distribution, and platform work in Egypt, offering critical insights for labor policies amid technological change.
Digified gains FRA approval to offer AI-powered digital onboarding and eKYC services to Egypt’s NBFIs, enabling fully legal digital IDs and e-contracts and advancing financial inclusion in the MEA region.
BENEFIT and General Assembly Bahrain partner to enhance tech workforce skills through training, recruitment, and collaborative events, strengthening national talent for digital transformation.
Reboot Coding Institute launches AI Generalists and AI First programs to build AI skills among Bahraini professionals and youth, fostering ethical and practical AI adoption across sectors.
Algeria enacts a comprehensive cryptocurrency ban, criminalizing all related activities to reinforce financial system control and combat illicit funding. Violators face imprisonment and hefty fines under the new law.