Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Nepal Telecom has suspended its CRBT service due to technical issues, with restoration efforts underway. The company apologized to subscribers, who remain divided on the service’s value, highlighting both its popularity and past criticism as a forced add-on.
ONE App by Al Salam Bank launches a digital personal finance service for Bahraini employees, offering loans up to BD40,000 with repayment terms up to seven years and APR starting at 4.99%. The service enhances accessibility and convenience in personal financing through a fully digital application process.
Morocco is advancing its digital transformation through a partnership focused on research and development in digital fields. The goal is to build a skilled workforce, with initiatives aimed at training 45,000 digital talents annually and supporting innovation in key sectors.
Egypt’s Ministry of Trade and Industry has launched the ‘Investor Support’ app to streamline investor complaints and inquiries. Available for Android, the app allows investors to register, submit complaints, track status, and receive follow-ups. The initiative aligns with Egypt’s push for digital transformation in industrial and trade sectors.
du has extended its partnership with Disney+ to offer free one-year access to its home wireless subscribers, enhancing entertainment options with Disney’s vast streaming library and family-friendly features. This move strengthens Disney+’s reach in the MENA region and du’s value proposition.
KUNA’s engagement with Huawei highlights its focus on adopting advanced digital tools and training to enhance media production and audience interaction. By partnering with a leading tech firm, KUNA aims to boost its editorial and technical capabilities, ensuring it stays at the forefront of digital media innovation in the region.
The Alliance of Sahel States (AES), in collaboration with Roscosmos, plans to launch a dual satellite program to enhance communication and security across Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso. This initiative aims to establish advanced connectivity and monitor resources and border security from space.
Initial collaborations will focus on cryptographic discovery to strengthen the UN’s cybersecurity posture,with future projects focused on deploying Large Quantitative…
Visa has introduced its Tap to Add Card feature in Kuwait, revolutionizing digital payments by allowing users to seamlessly and securely add Visa contactless cards to digital wallets. This feature enhances convenience, reduces fraud risk, and simplifies card onboarding for both users and issuers, supporting the future of frictionless payments.
The “Investment, Renewable Energy, and Finance Towards a Sustainable Digital Future” conference in Amman highlighted Jordan-Iraq economic cooperation, focusing on investment, digital transformation, and renewable energy. Key leaders discussed joint initiatives like the Jordan-Iraq electricity interconnection project and Iraq’s 2024-2028 Development Plan for economic growth and sustainable development.