Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Lebanon launched the “No Filter” campaign with UNESCO and OIF to promote media literacy and fight misinformation, featuring public figures and training journalists to strengthen public trust and critical thinking.
Google Pay launched in Oman and Lebanon, offering secure Android-based contactless payments. In Oman, Sohar International Bank enables usage, complementing Apple Pay and Samsung Pay in the country’s push toward a cashless economy.
CINET’s internship programme develops Kuwaiti students’ skills in cybersecurity and data science, supporting the country’s digital transformation and fintech innovation goals.
Nawy expanded into the Gulf proptech market by acquiring SmartCrowd, combining platforms to offer a pan-MENA real estate ecosystem tapping into growing fractional property investment trends.
A fire at Cairo’s Ramses Central Office led Vodafone, Orange, and Etisalat to reroute network traffic to backup centers, ensuring service continuity amid repairs and investigations.
LemFi launched money transfer services to Egypt, leveraging rapid remittance growth and offering fast, low-cost transfers to support the Egyptian diaspora in key global markets.
Telecom Egypt and KareXpert collaborate to launch a secure national cloud-based digital healthcare platform integrating HIMS and AI, supporting Egypt’s Vision 2030 and enhancing hospital operational efficiency.
Green Fintech uses AI, blockchain, and digital tools to promote sustainable finance, democratize green investing, and support climate resilience, offering Bangladesh a pathway to integrate digital growth with urgent environmental priorities.
BD appointed Bilal Muhsin president of its new connected care segment, leveraging his 25 years of expertise to lead strategy amid growth and product launches, including the Pyxis franchise’s next phase.
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.