Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Sri Lanka’s e-commerce penetration is forecasted to grow steadily, driven by increased internet use and smartphone adoption. Bamagate.com’s new promotional campaign aims to capture market share through exclusive offers and brand collaborations, positioning itself as a key player in the country’s expanding digital retail sector.
The Information and Communication Technology Association of Jordan (Int@j) and the Saudi Digital Economy Centre (DEC) strengthened digital cooperation by signing a memorandum of cooperation at LEAP 2025. The event focused on enhancing partnerships, digital transformation, and investment opportunities between Jordanian and Saudi ICT sectors.
This milestone paves the way for e& UAE to advance its 5G capabilities, supporting critical use cases in various industries.
The company will prioritize consumer connectivity, financial services, enterprise solutions, entertainment, infrastructure, and AI-driven solutions.
Flutterwave’s Send App launch in Egypt enhances cross-border remittances with secure, fast, and accessible transfers, empowering the Egyptian diaspora to support families and communities while advancing Africa’s fintech ecosystem.
Ethio telecom, in partnership with Siinqee Bank, has launched new mobile financial services and smartphone financing to enhance Ethiopia’s digital economy. The services include savings accounts, microloans, salary-based loans, and device financing, aimed at empowering underserved communities and improving digital inclusion in both rural and urban areas.
Finance Adviser Salehuddin Ahmed highlighted the critical role of SMEs in Bangladesh’s economy, urging enhanced financial access, expanded technological use, and stronger global market integration. He called for reforms in financing approaches, digital data infrastructure for SMEs, and greater export diversification. Salehuddin also emphasized women’s workforce participation through SMEs and advocated transparency in SME development organizations. He attributed the smaller national budget to reduced waste in government spending.
AIx, a subsidiary of Emaar Groups in Oman, has launched AIx GPT, the country’s first advanced large language model. This AI innovation delivers rapid response capabilities and operates efficiently on consumer hardware, significantly advancing Oman’s digital transformation and enhancing various industries from healthcare to public services.
Saudi Arabia’s government ICT contracts grew 18.75% to SR38 billion in 2024, driven by health, military, and infrastructure sectors. Investments focus on AI, cloud, and emerging tech, supporting Vision 2030. The Kingdom leads globally in digital government rankings and ICT spending share.
AWASR and NOOL Delivery have formed a strategic partnership to expand AWASR’s broadband services across Oman. Customers can now access AWASR’s products at NOOL offices, ensuring more convenient service delivery. This partnership aims to enhance customer experience and extend AWASR’s reach using NOOL’s robust delivery network.