Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Orange Jordan becomes the first in the country to offer satellite broadband, using Eutelsat Konnect. This partnership aims to expand high-speed internet access across Jordan, Côte d’Ivoire, Senegal, and the Democratic Republic of Congo, with plans for broader regional deployment, enhancing digital inclusion and connectivity.
BENEFIT revealed its 2025-2026 strategy focusing on SME payment solutions, cross-border interoperability, AI partnerships, and global expansion to strengthen Bahrain’s digital finance ecosystem.
The planned acquisition of a majority stake in the Hungary-based HeliControl represents a new market entry opportunity for 4iG SDT…
Nepal Clearing House Limited and Ant International have launched a cross-border payment feature between NEPALPAY QR and Alipay+, allowing travelers from ten regions to use their native e-wallets at over 875,000 merchants in Nepal. This initiative supports Nepal’s tourism and digital payment integration, enhancing convenience for international visitors.
Cyberattacks in the Middle East surged in late 2023 and early 2024, with hacktivist and APT groups frequently targeting government and energy sectors. Data breaches were the most common consequence, urging companies to adopt result-driven cybersecurity strategies for enhanced protection.
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SAFE and iot squared have signed an MoU to collaborate on secure IoT solutions in Saudi Arabia. The partnership focuses on developing new security technologies, including SaaS offerings, and integrating advanced security solutions like PSIM software and video surveillance, contributing to the growth of the IoT infrastructure and security sectors.
NextEra, a JV between LTIMindtree and Aramco Digital, has partnered with ServiceNow to drive digital transformation in Saudi Arabia and MENA. The collaboration will launch AI-powered platforms, localized Arabic solutions, and workforce training hubs, targeting energy, BFSI, public sector, and giga project sectors.
Barq, a Saudi fintech company, has partnered with Alipay+ to enhance cross-border payments, becoming part of Alipay+’s international network. This collaboration supports Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 by improving financial transactions and boosting tourism. Barq’s previous partnership with Mastercard in 2024 further strengthens its payment solutions.
Entlaq, in collaboration with the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) and the Embassy of the Netherlands, launched a Fintech Report highlighting Egypt’s growing financial technology sector. The report outlines key trends, challenges, and opportunities, positioning Egypt as a leader in MENA’s fintech space and emphasizing the importance of financial inclusion.