Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Kuwait Investment Authority-backed Raqami Islamic Digital Bank will launch in Pakistan next month with a $100 million investment. The fully digital, Shariah-compliant bank targets individuals and SMEs, expanding financial inclusion and reinforcing growing Gulf interest in Pakistan’s banking and digital finance sector.
Kuwait is accelerating PPP-led infrastructure, with the Supreme Committee reviewing power, water, and digital projects. Approval is pending to award the national fiber network tender, a 50-year PPP delivering up to 10Gbps speeds and 90% home coverage, shifting network operations to the private sector.
Jordan marked International Day of Education 2026 by centering youth as co-creators of learning. UNESCO and UNICEF highlighted how young people must shape reform, align education with real opportunity, and lead digital and green transitions, ensuring inclusion and building a future-ready system rooted in partnership.
Orange Jordan topped the 2025 DSBO mobile network tests after nationwide drive measurements covering nearly 8,000km. Independent testing by Commsquare confirmed the operator’s leading performance in both voice and data, reflecting sustained investment in network quality and nationwide user experience.
Egypt’s eYouth is entering Iraq with the country’s first Arabic-first digital learning platform, partnering with Al-Majal Group to align education with labour market needs. The initiative targets youth and professionals with future-ready skills, supporting workforce development and long-term economic resilience.
LALIGA held a two-day digital strategy workshop in Baghdad for Iraqi clubs and the IFA, introducing its “Club Digital Office” programme. The initiative strengthens professionalisation, fan engagement, and digital maturity, forming part of a wider consultancy project that is already driving growth in audiences, youth development, and matchday attendance.
Knot, an Egyptian startup, is using AI to modernise online ticketing by tackling fraud, resale losses, and poor demand visibility. Its platform authenticates buyers, controls transfers, and tracks real-time demand, helping organisers recover revenue and gain data-driven insight across global event markets.
Meska AI convened Egypt’s tech ecosystem at Spark Vol.2, urging a shift toward enterprise-ready AI and stakeholder alignment. The event featured industry panels and a strategic partnership with PTS Holdings, giving startups access to investment and venture studio support while prioritising real business value over novelty.
Gobi Partners has made its first Bangladesh investment by backing Dhaka-based travel commerce platform Jatri. The company plans to scale product innovation and deepen its MENA expansion through Saafir, building global travel infrastructure that unifies inventory, distribution, and finance for enterprise buyers.
UNESCO Dhaka convened digital platforms, civil society, and media groups to address misinformation and digital risks ahead of Bangladesh’s February 2026 elections. The BALLOT workshop focused on AI threats, platform governance, and rights-based responses, strengthening capacity to protect electoral information integrity and public trust.