Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa met Crypto.com president Eric Anziani to discuss Bahrain’s commitment to advancing financial services and digital technology. During the meeting, they explored Bahrain’s role in fostering investment in fintech and received a new Mastercard prototype from Crypto.com, marking a milestone for the region.
Jazz, Pakistan’s leading digital operator, in partnership with AT&T, has launched Pakistan’s first VoLTE roaming services in the US. This service ensures superior voice quality and faster call setup for Jazz customers traveling to the US, especially since AT&T has discontinued its 2G and 3G services.
MoneyFellows, an Egyptian fintech, raised $13 million to scale its digital platform for Rotating Savings and Credit Associations (ROSCAs). With over 8.5 million users, the company has achieved profitability and plans to expand across Africa and South Asia. It aims to modernize informal savings models while maintaining a lean operation.
Orange Business has partnered with EdgeConn to establish direct private connectivity to AWS, enhancing cloud services for the Egypt Ministry of Education. This agreement aims to transform digital content delivery for 22 million students and teachers, reinforcing EdgeConn’s role in Egypt’s education sector’s digital transformation.
HUTCH and Singer Sri Lanka have expanded their partnership to offer seamless, digital eSIM activation and mobile services. Customers can now enjoy a fully digital onboarding experience, eliminating paperwork and in-person visits. The collaboration also offers exclusive discounts on smartphones, aiming to enhance digital accessibility across Sri Lanka.
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia committed to deepening tech collaboration, launching a major semiconductor training program and exploring AI partnerships. Pakistan’s economic recovery supports this digital transformation agenda.
Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar invited Etisalat and e& to invest further in the country’s telecom sector. During a meeting in Dubai with e& officials, Dar emphasized Pakistan’s investment-friendly policies and discussed opportunities for strengthening telecom infrastructure and attracting more foreign investment in the sector.
The National Museum of Oman is participating in the digital exhibition ‘The Table is Ready: Food Traditions and Legacies in the Islamic World,’ highlighting Omani food traditions and hospitality customs. Featuring artefacts such as copperware, coffee pots, and incense burners, the exhibition offers global access to Oman’s cultural heritage.
Saudi Arabia’s Almarai Prize for Scientific Innovation promotes global food security by supporting research and innovation in arid regions. Launched by KACST and Almarai, the prize addresses water shortages and enhances sustainable food security.
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