Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Oman Air partnered with COMEX 2025 to support Oman’s digital transformation and global tech presence. The airline will enhance customer experiences and help showcase innovations in AI, IoT, and cybersecurity. This collaboration advances Oman’s shift to a knowledge-based economy and tech-driven growth.
Bangladesh is rapidly adopting digital payments, with significant growth in both domestic and cross-border transactions, according to Visa. The shift towards online and contactless payments has seen a 14% increase in spending and a 17% rise in transactions, with Dhaka remaining the central hub for digital transactions.
Bangladesh’s e-commerce sector is growing rapidly, but the transition to digital payments remains slow due to the country’s strong reliance on cash. To foster growth, efforts are needed to educate consumers, improve infrastructure, and increase merchant adoption of electronic payments, ultimately driving the shift towards a cashless economy.
Vodafone Business and Maroc Telecom have partnered to deliver digital solutions and connectivity services to Moroccan businesses, with a focus on smart cities and energy management. The collaboration will expand to include SD-WAN, private networks, cloud solutions, and cybersecurity, supporting Morocco’s digital transformation and 5G rollout.
The Information & eGovernment Authority (iGA) and the Ministry of Labour have opened registration for the third batch of Bahrain’s Technical Development Programme (TTDP), aimed at training Bahraini IT graduates. The program will provide on-the-job training, enhancing skills for employment in the public and private sectors. Registration ends May 30.
The University of Dubai and MEA-Comm UAE have launched the first regional 5G testbed, the Industry 4.0 and Future Connectivity HUB, designed to accelerate the adoption of Industry 4.0 technologies across the UAE and MEA region. The HUB will validate cutting-edge 5G-based solutions for various industries.
Oman Data Park is playing a central role in Oman’s digital transformation under Vision 2040. The company offers cloud, data centre, and cybersecurity services to a wide range of sectors. With plans to expand infrastructure and embrace AI, Oman Data Park is helping to drive the nation’s digital evolution.
Jordan’s Institute of Public Administration (IPA) presented its strategic vision focused on administrative modernization, governance reforms, and expanding training through a new digital platform. The IPA trains 20,000 public sector employees annually via mixed learning formats and is restructuring governance to better meet sector needs.
Vantage Payment Systems and Mastercard have partnered to boost Morocco’s digital payment ecosystem, introducing new Mastercard-branded cards, blockchain tokenization, and digital wallets. The collaboration enhances financial inclusion and aligns Morocco’s fintech scene with international standards amid increasing digital adoption.
Tanzania and Kenya have launched a new terrestrial fibre link between Dar-Es-Salaam and Mombasa, improving regional digital connectivity, resilience, and cross-border trade while advancing East Africa’s digital integration.