Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Holo has launched an AI-powered platform that streamlines real estate operations, enhancing speed, visibility, and personalization for home-buyers. Coinciding with GITEX 2025, the system unifies mortgage and property workflows, setting a new benchmark for PropTech innovation in the UAE’s fast-growing digital economy.
Robi Axiata appointed telecom veteran Ziad Shatara as its new CEO starting September 1, with acting CEO M Riyaaz Rasheed transitioning back to CFO. Ziad’s extensive global experience in telecom leadership and transformation equips him to drive Robi’s next chapter of innovation and growth.
Zain sponsored the second edition of the Innovation and Excellence Award organized by the Ministry of Electricity, Water, and Renewable Energy, showcasing digital solutions for public sector transformation. The event highlighted Zain’s successful collaboration on the Smart Meters project and its commitment to advancing Kuwait’s digital and technological innovation.
Nokia and du have signed an MoU to explore 6G technology, focusing on AI-driven networks, ultra-high-speed connectivity, digital twins, and enhanced security. The collaboration will advance the UAE’s digital transformation agenda, with research and trials on 6G use cases, network innovations, and sustainable, secure connectivity solutions.
Cairo, 30 March 2026: mylo, the fintech venture that grew out of B.TECH, announced the launch of a new feature…
Saudi Arabia’s e-commerce market is projected to hit $708.7 billion by 2033, driven by AI, digital payments, and a tech-savvy youth population. Mobile commerce, social media sales, and fintech innovation are fueling double-digit annual growth under Vision 2030, making the Kingdom a digital retail powerhouse.
The Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology (MTCIT) and UTAS Muscat inaugurated the Hadatha Centre to support Oman’s cybersecurity industry. The centre aims to enhance research, innovation, and development in cybersecurity while fostering collaboration between government, private sectors, and academic institutions, positioning Oman as a regional leader in cybersecurity.
GLO Ventures and Riyadah Solutions have completed a strategic investment round to support smart mobility in Saudi Arabia. The initiative focuses on building an integrated fleet management and vehicle rental platform, enabling automation and IoT-based services, and aligning with Vision 2030’s goals for digital transformation and innovation.
Pakistan has signed an MoU with World Liberty Financial to advance cross-border digital payment innovation. The agreement establishes technical cooperation on next-generation payment architectures, supporting Pakistan’s vision for a “digital Pakistan” and positioning the country within the global digital finance ecosystem.
Omantel has upgraded its mobile network to 5G Standalone, enabling advanced services such as Voice over 5G, enterprise network slicing, RedCap IoT, and ultra-low latency applications. The seamless transition strengthens Oman’s digital infrastructure and positions the operator to support next-generation consumer and industrial use cases.