Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Khazna, an Egyptian fintech startup, has raised $16 million in pre-Series B funding, bringing its total funding to over $63 million. The company provides financial services like salary advances and microloans to low-income workers. It plans to expand into Saudi Arabia and apply for a digital banking license in Egypt.
ZainTECH and Microsoft co-hosted the ‘AI-Ready Kuwait’ summit to align Kuwait’s AI vision with secure cloud and AI solutions, ahead of launching the nation’s first Azure Region. The event highlighted sector-specific applications, local delivery expertise, and strategic partnerships to build sustainable, sovereign, and citizen-focused digital infrastructure.
Gaza’s remaining tech workers are struggling to stay online as Israel’s war devastates the enclave’s digital infrastructure. Coding offline, using solar power, and relying on rare connectivity, freelancers and technicians are fighting to preserve livelihoods and purpose amid widespread destruction and displacement.
To bridge the digital divide and expand network coverage in underserved communities, the companies have pledged to jointly construct up…
UNITAR’s regional workshop in Rabat united aviation professionals to advance airport modernization using AI, cybersecurity, and sustainable technologies, supporting Morocco’s role in global aviation ahead of the 2030 FIFA World Cup. The training strengthens capacities across Africa and beyond, fostering collaboration and innovation for future-ready airports.
JCDecaux Oman has launched Digital Impact, a new DOOH network of 15 digital roadside screens in partnership with Muscat Municipality. The initiative combines advertising, civic communication, sustainability, and local talent development to support Muscat’s smart city and urban transformation goals.
Pakistan ranked ninth globally for app downloads in 2024 with 3.56 billion installs, growing 9.2% year-on-year. Despite rising usage and mobile data consumption, app development activity declined sharply, even as TikTok, CapCut, and Tamasha led the charts for downloads nationwide.
Huawei will build a $3.5 million data center for Nepal Telecom in Kathmandu and Bhairahawa. The project will modernize Nepal Telecom’s data handling capabilities and improve service efficiency. Huawei will manage the physical infrastructure, with the data center expected to boost the telecom’s income and support its digital transformation.
Du Pay’s Flexi Cash Loan uses wallet data, regulated lending, and fintech credit analytics to deliver fast, transparent short-term loans for underserved UAE expat workers through a fully digital experience.
Afrobarometer’s Summer School is an introductory-level analysis course that equips young African scholars with essential skills in research design, survey…