Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Pakistan’s digital payments ecosystem is growing rapidly but remains fragile due to transaction failures, regulatory friction, and low trust. Experts say operational fixes, open banking, and better fraud management could improve reliability and confidence without major infrastructure spending.
Oman Broadband expanded fiber-optic coverage to nearly 927,000 homes by November 2025 and surpassed 326,000 active subscribers, with plans to reach one million homes within three years. The expansion supports smart cities, SME participation, and Oman’s broader digital economy goals.
TikTok has released Nepal’s top searches for 2025, highlighting how users rely on the platform for festivals, travel, entertainment, news, and everyday decisions. The trends show TikTok’s growing role as a real-time discovery and information tool shaped by local creators.
Woliz raised USD 2.2 million in pre-seed funding led by Sanlam Maroc to digitize Morocco’s informal neighborhood retail sector. The startup will use the capital to scale its AI-driven platform, onboard merchants, and prepare for expansion into other African markets.
Zain Omantel International and Zain Kuwait enabled a Guinness World Record remote robotic surgery between Kuwait and Brazil using ultra-low latency connectivity. The 12,000km procedure demonstrated how advanced digital infrastructure can support real-time, life-critical medical applications globally.
Huawei Cloud gathered over 150 partners in Saudi Arabia to share its ecosystem strategy and reinforce long-term collaboration. The event highlighted partner success stories, recognised top performers, and underscored Huawei Cloud’s role in supporting the Kingdom’s digital transformation.
Sudatel Telecom Group posted a net profit of $71.08 million in the first nine months of 2025, reversing losses recorded a year earlier. Revenues rose to nearly $328 million, while the company also returned to profitability in the third quarter, reflecting a strong financial turnaround.
Iraq emerged as Jordan’s second-largest market for engineering, electrical, and IT exports in the first nine months of 2025, with shipments reaching $1.74 billion. The data highlights strong growth in Jordan’s tech exports and deepening trade relations with Iraq.
Orange Jordan Foundation and ICON concluded a startup acceleration program in Karak and Aqaba, supporting 88 startups with training, mentorship, and resources. The initiative strengthened business growth and reinforced Jordan’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Pakistan’s telecom regulator has warned users to ensure SIM cards are registered in their own names, stressing accountability for misuse. The advisory follows extortion-related complaints in Karachi and aims to strengthen telecom security and regulatory compliance.