Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Asyad Group and Omantel launched the ASYAD Accelerator to support local tech startups in Oman’s logistics sector. The programme nurtures innovative digital solutions, focusing on cold chain logistics and operational efficiency. Four startups were selected for their scalability and potential to drive Oman’s logistics innovation in alignment with Vision 2040.
41% of Kuwaiti startups are female-led, disrupting e-commerce, fintech, and culture. Supported by government initiatives and funding, women entrepreneurs are driving economic diversification and social change despite traditional challenges. The trend promises continued growth and empowerment.
Nokia Bell Labs and Aramco have announced a collaboration aimed at advancing Industry 4.0 digital transformation initiatives. The MoU targets the development of digital use-cases across multiple sectors in Saudi Arabia and the MENA region, promoting innovation and technology integration.
Robi Axiata has partnered with bKash to streamline financial management by using bKash’s B2B cash collection solution. This collaboration enables Robi’s distribution houses across Bangladesh to make cashless, secure, and transparent transactions, improving efficiency and promoting a digital transaction ecosystem in the country.
Sabic reaffirmed its commitment to sustainable growth at the Boao Forum for Asia 2025, emphasizing the importance of innovation, collaboration, and cross-regional partnerships. The company highlighted its investments in China, including a new petrochemical complex and plans for an engineering thermoplastics plant, and discussed the chemical industry’s role in the energy transition.
Solidarity Bahrain has become the first insurer in the kingdom to integrate eKey 2.0, enabling biometric and facial recognition login for seamless, secure access. The move boosts fraud prevention, simplifies digital transactions, and aligns with Bahrain’s Vision 2030 digital transformation strategy.
The UAE’s Technology Innovation Institute, VentureOne, and e& have launched QuantumConnect, a quantum key distribution-based encryption solution. Developed locally, it embeds hardware on fibre networks to deliver future-proof protection against quantum threats, ensuring compliance with UAE cryptography regulations and enhancing data security across regulated industries like finance and healthcare.
Dubai Future Foundation (DFF) and Google Cloud have launched an upskilling initiative to advance AI leadership in Dubai’s government. The program will appoint Chief AI Officers (CAIOs) across entities, providing them with cutting-edge AI tools and training to drive innovation and achieve impactful deployments, furthering Dubai’s position as a global AI leader.
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has introduced stricter Quality of Service (QoS) regulations for telecom operators, setting new KPIs to improve service delivery. Amid industry concerns over financial challenges and load shedding, the NCC’s measures aim to enhance service quality while addressing broader industry issues like declining investment and rising operational costs.
Ookla’s examination of Wi-Fi performance in the country’s premier hotels highlights how the infrastructure is adapting to meet the demands…