Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
AFR-IX Telecom has secured USTDA funding to study extending the Medusa subsea cable to West Africa. The project aims to enhance Africa’s digital connectivity, enabling secure bandwidth for AI, 6G, and quantum technologies, while strengthening US-African cooperation against untrusted infrastructure providers.
The DCO convened its first High-level Dialogue at the UNGA, adopting a joint statement to strengthen multilateral digital cooperation. Member States pledged to overcome fragmentation, promote inclusion, and align efforts through shared principles, positioning the DCO as a global catalyst for sustainable digital transformation.
Jordan’s MADA has raised $1.55M pre-seed funding led by Vision Ventures and D-Investments to scale its BNPL services. Operating under the Central Bank’s sandbox, MADA plans to secure licensing, enhance tech infrastructure, and expand regionally as investor interest in Jordan’s digital finance sector grows.
Iraq will launch ITEX IRAQ 2025 on September 26 in Baghdad, hosting 250+ companies from 35 countries and 100,000 visitors. With 12 conferences and a digital government pavilion, the exhibition showcases Iraq’s digital progress and positions the country as a regional hub for digital transformation.
AVEVA will host AVEVA Day Egypt on 1 October 2025, showcasing how AI, digital twins, and smart industrial platforms are transforming Egypt’s energy, mining, and manufacturing sectors. The event supports Vision 2030, with AVEVA highlighting innovations that enhance efficiency, sustainability, and digital sovereignty.
Avanz Capital Egypt has joined Algebra Ventures’ second fund as a Limited Partner via a landmark secondary transaction, underscoring confidence in Egypt’s VC ecosystem. The partnership strengthens support for tech startups in Egypt and Africa, enabling greater capital inflows and deeper collaboration to fuel entrepreneurial growth.
Egyptian startup Luciq (formerly Instabug) has launched an “agentic” AI platform that proactively monitors, diagnoses, and fixes mobile app issues before they impact users. By pioneering Agentic Mobile Observability, Luciq aims to set a new industry standard for app reliability, resilience, and user experience.
Orange Egypt has launched the country’s first digital gold trading platform via mobile wallets, enabling users to buy and sell gold starting from EGP 5. Partnering with mnGm, the move taps into Egypt’s booming mobile payments market, enhancing Orange’s fintech reach and redefining wallets as full financial tools.
Rupali Bank PLC has launched its modern mobile banking service ‘RupaliCash’, offering e-KYC accounts, fund transfers, salary payments, bill pay, and digital transactions. As the only state-owned bank with its own mobile financial service, Rupali Bank aims to expand financial inclusion and enhance customer convenience nationwide.
AIONOS and ACME have signed a strategic alliance to boost AI adoption in Bahrain, aligned with Vision 2030. The partnership will target key sectors including healthcare, education, and manufacturing, aiming to empower businesses, accelerate digital transformation, and position Bahrain as a hub for innovation and sustainable growth.