Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Abu Dhabi-based startup Skipr has raised $2 million to develop sovereign AI trust infrastructure that enables secure interoperability between AI systems across clouds and jurisdictions.
JazzWorld has partnered with the GSMA Innovation Fund to co-finance Pakistani startups and accelerate mobile-driven digital innovation with social and economic impact across the country.
Oman’s digital economy reached $7.7 billion between 2021 and 2024, with the country’s 11th Five-Year Plan targeting 4 percent GDP growth and expanded private sector participation.
Huawei has connected over 170 million people in remote areas across more than 80 countries through the ITU Partner2Connect initiative, exceeding its original connectivity pledge and advancing global digital inclusion.
Morocco-based startup Weego has raised $1.1 million to expand its multimodal mobility platform across Africa, aiming to improve urban transport efficiency through integrated digital solutions.
Morocco’s cybersecurity market is expected to reach $238 million by 2031, driven by the Digital Morocco 2030 strategy, cloud adoption, and growing demand for advanced security solutions.
Maroc Telecom has waived February telecom bills for residents of Ksar El Kebir following severe floods, while deploying teams to restore network services and support affected communities.
Network International has enabled Apple Pay tokenisation for four Egyptian banks under the Central Bank of Egypt’s latest licensing wave, strengthening the country’s mobile payments ecosystem.
Egypt will see slightly warmer daytime temperatures on 4 March, while very cold nights continue and frost may affect crops in parts of Central Sinai.
Egypt is modernising 30 culture palaces as part of a nationwide initiative to expand cultural access, integrate digital technology with heritage, and strengthen creative engagement across communities.