Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
A Moroccan student team participated in the global finals of Huawei’s Tech4Good competition in China. Their project, Smart Aquaponics, uses IoT and cloud computing to promote sustainable farming and address water scarcity. The team’s journey, supported by Huawei’s Seeds for the Future program, exemplifies innovation and youth empowerment.
LB CIM, Sri Lanka’s first AI-powered digital loan and payments platform, won the “Most Popular Digital Payment Product” at the LankaPay Technnovation Awards 2025. This recognition highlights the app’s popularity driven by customer trust and its innovative features, driving financial inclusion and digital accessibility in Sri Lanka.
A knowledge-based Iranian company has successfully developed a domestic 5G NR (5th Generation New Radio) system, expected to reduce data…
Oman’s Ministry of Transport, Communications, and Information Technology has signed a cooperation agreement with the University of Technology and Applied Sciences to enhance digital transformation efforts. This partnership will launch a Master of Science program in Digital Transformation and Innovation, equipping future leaders with essential skills for the digital landscape.
Dubai, February 25th 2025 Flow48, a leading fintech transforming SME lending across emerging markets, is excited to announce today the…
JoPACC’s 2024 report shows a 77.2% increase in digital payments in Jordan, with significant growth in instant payments and mobile wallet usage. The total value of transactions reached 79.95 billion JOD, reflecting the country’s shift towards a more digital financial ecosystem, with a focus on inclusivity and efficiency.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 1 May 2025: MAG, the leading real estate developer in the UAE has signed a historic…
Manama, Bahrain – June 10, 2025 – Global leading AI device ecosystem company HONOR has officially announced its entry into…
The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) of Bahrain has set new targets for BNET to ensure timely fibre service deployment. Residential properties must receive fibre within 10 days of a request, and businesses within 30 days. Amwaj will be included in future expansions.
The Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO) announced the winners of the 2025 Digital Prosperity Awards, recognizing exceptional initiatives in digital transformation. The awards celebrated achievements in innovation, digital advancement, and societal empowerment across multiple countries. Two flagship awards were presented to NeuroTech from Jordan and SPARK from The Netherlands.