Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
This partnership represents a critical step toward financial inclusion by bridging the gap between digital-first FinTech programs and traditional banking infrastructure. By providing a scalable foundation for future service expansions, the collaboration empowers digital operators to offer more comprehensive, user-centric financial products that are fully supported by Egypt’s established banking network.
Onda, a South Korean AI-driven hospitality tech company, has partnered with UAE-based Seed Group to expand into the Middle East. The company aims to complete SaaS localization testing by mid-2025 and strengthen its presence through marketing strategies and partnerships, showcasing its digital transformation technologies at regional industry events.
This partnership marks a major step toward decarbonizing dairy farming by delivering locally adapted high-impact technological solutions, at the service…
Orange MEA has praised telebirr, Ethiopia’s mobile money service, for its transformative impact on the digital and financial landscape. During a visit to Ethio telecom, the group emphasized telebirr’s role in advancing Ethiopia’s digital transformation and its potential to drive innovation across Africa. The visit also highlighted smart solutions in various sectors.
MTN and MTV Base launch Room of Safety, a 10-part youth-led series on child online safety, to raise awareness and promote positive digital behaviour across Africa.
The Singapore-based company brings a comprehensive AI recruitment ecosystem to the UAE market, supporting Emiratisation goals and enterprise hiring transformation…
Google for Startups has launched the ‘AI Academy’ in Pakistan to foster Artificial Intelligence development across Asia-Pacific. This initiative, part of the Google Chromebook project, aims to establish Pakistan as a key AI hub through innovative partnerships and educational programs, including providing 1,000 scholarships to university students.
Eutelsat and Orange have signed a multi-year deal to expand Orange’s LEO satellite connectivity using Eutelsat’s OneWeb constellation, enhancing digital inclusion and connectivity resilience worldwide. This builds on their existing partnerships in consumer and enterprise satellite broadband services.
Economic expansion to drive more than 12% workforce growth by 2030, with tech workers needed to support digital transformation. Dubai,…
Pakistan assembled 12.5 million mobile phones locally in the first five months of 2025, significantly outpacing imports which declined by over 16%. PTA recorded 10,000 telecom complaints in May with a 98% resolution rate. Smartphones make up 67% of devices on Pakistan’s networks, highlighting strong local production and ongoing sector improvements.