Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Ooredoo has partnered with Tech Mahindra to enhance its Managed Security Services (MSS) for B2B customers in Qatar. This collaboration aims to deliver cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions by leveraging Tech Mahindra’s global expertise in SOC management, Cloud Security, and Zero Trust Platforms.
Kuwaiti fintech startup Kem has secured a $3 million investment from Tether, raising its total funding to $4.5 million. Kem’s platform enables QR code-based P2P payments, simplifying transactions. Tether’s investment aims to promote the adoption of USD₮ and expand digital financial services in the region.
M360 MENA 2024 opened in Doha, focusing on 5G, AI, and digital partnerships. Key speakers emphasized mobile services’ projected $360 billion contribution to the region’s GDP by 2030. The event highlighted AI’s role in driving innovation and digital transformation in MENA, alongside Ooredoo’s leadership in digital connectivity.
Saudi Arabia introduces the AI-powered Manara Robot at Mecca’s Grand Mosque to assist pilgrims with religious guidance in 11 languages during Hajj. The robot offers video access to Islamic scholars, integrates traditional design with modern tech, and is part of wider smart crowd management and robotics initiatives advancing Vision 2030.
i-ESG, an AI/Big Data-driven ESG solutions provider, announced the establishment of a joint venture in Abu Dhabi, UAE, marking a…
Moroccan prop-tech startup Agenz has secured an undisclosed investment from Renew Capital to expand its services across Morocco and Africa. Founded in 2020, Agenz uses data intelligence for property valuations and market insights, enhancing transparency in the real estate sector and enabling informed decision-making for buyers and sellers.
Oman’s Ministry of Education has launched a wide-ranging plan to boost school safety, digital learning, and infrastructure. Key measures include 400 female bus supervisors, 800 new buses, 20 new schools by 2026/27, 5,000 interactive screens, and nationwide e-learning—marking a major leap in creating a safe, smart, and inclusive education system.
Omantel and Airgain have entered a strategic partnership to improve 5G coverage across the MENA region, focusing on Airgain’s Lighthouse smart network repeater. The collaboration includes joint R&D for region-specific solutions, aiming to address infrastructure challenges and expand 5G connectivity. The partnership is poised to capture new revenue opportunities in the MENA market.
Egypt’s ITIDA, in partnership with NTI and Systel, has launched an enhanced summer internship program to train over 10,000 students in ICT and digital arts, offering specialized tracks, certification discounts, and hands-on telecom training to support Egypt’s digital economy growth.
The massive internet blackout in Pakistan once again exposed the fragility of the country’s digital infrastructure. With connectivity dropping to just 20 percent and vital services crippled, WISPAP termed the outage a “national failure.” The association urged reforms, diversification, and redundancy to secure Pakistan’s digital future.