Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Lebanese Finance Minister Yassine Jaber visited Baghdad to meet with Iraqi officials, focusing on enhancing cooperation in fuel supply, telecommunications, and the proposed oil pipeline project. The discussions also included fiber optic connections linking Lebanon to Europe and addressing outstanding financial obligations. Additionally, Jaber discussed Lebanon’s educational sector needs.
Cloudflare is partnering with the broader payment ecosystem to help bring agentic commerce to millions of merchants worldwide DUBAI, UAE,…
ADCB Egypt has modernised its payments infrastructure by going live with the Temenos Payments Hub, enabling ISO 20022-compliant SWIFT transactions. The move reduces manual processing, accelerates settlements, and strengthens scalability, aligning the bank with global standards while supporting Egypt’s Vision 2030 digital and financial inclusion goals.
The UAE Verify platform has issued over 21.7 million certified digital documents since 2022, enabling instant verification of official documents without physical copies. Using blockchain technology, the platform enhances data security, authenticity, and privacy, supporting the UAE’s digital transformation and facilitating seamless information sharing across government and private sectors.
Oman has launched its first mobile genetic research laboratory to support biodiversity studies across all governorates. The facility enables on-site analysis of plant, animal, marine, and microbial samples, accelerating research, improving data quality, and supporting Oman Vision 2040’s goals for innovation, sustainability, and a knowledge-based economy.
Saudi Arabia ranks 44th globally in remote work readiness, driven by strong digital infrastructure, cybersecurity, and Vision 2030 reforms. With the rising adoption of remote and hybrid work models, especially among women, the labor market is being reshaped, positioning the Kingdom as a regional leader in flexible employment.
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Morocco and Senegal signed 17 new agreements covering diplomacy, digital economy, education, transport, agriculture, and industry. The accords deepen strategic cooperation, strengthen youth and academic exchange, boost SME development, and enhance regional connectivity, reinforcing a shared vision for long-term growth and partnership across Africa.
Careem Pay has expanded its remittance service to include Saudi Arabia and Türkiye, enabling UAE residents to transfer funds directly…
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