Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
eNovate, in partnership with Visa and Arab Bank, has launched Rize — Egypt’s first digital banking ecosystem for university students. Combining ID functionality with smart payments, Rize aims to promote youth financial literacy, inclusion, and digital innovation across Egyptian campuses.
Cybersecurity company Group-IB has supported INTERPOL’s Operation RAMZ, contributing intelligence to what has been described as the first cybercrime takedown…
Ecobank and Google Cloud have partnered to transform African financial services using AI and advanced analytics. The collaboration aims to enhance payment and remittance solutions, improve SME financing, and develop user-friendly digital banking platforms across 33+ African countries, supported by Google Cloud’s technology and expert services.
Qi has launched its groundbreaking 3rd Generation App, SuperQi, in Iraq, integrating digital banking and a super app. The app, developed with Ant International and powered by Alipay+, offers diverse services such as payments, transfers, and loans. SuperQi aims to drive financial inclusion and modernize Iraq’s economy.
Huawei, already partnering with Maroc Telecom and Orange Maroc, is set to lead Morocco’s 5G rollout. The country aims to provide 5G coverage to 25% of the population by 2026 and 70% by 2030, enhancing digital capabilities and preparing for the 2030 World Cup.
Oman has launched the Hadatha Center for Cybersecurity Manufacturing to drive innovation, entrepreneurship, and R&D in cybersecurity. The initiative connects government, academia, and private sectors to build a national cybersecurity industry and position Oman as a regional digital innovation hub.
MBZUAI has appointed a new Board of Trustees, including AMD CEO Dr. Lisa Su, to strengthen its global AI standing and align with Abu Dhabi’s AI investment strategy. The reconstituted board aims to bolster the university’s role in AI research, development, and its connection to Abu Dhabi’s future economic growth.
Building on its CES 2025 accolades, LG is delivering unparalleled immersion with expansive visuals and pinpoint accuracy for the gaming…
Mobily has announced a $905 million investment in data centers and submarine cables to enhance Saudi Arabia’s digital infrastructure. This initiative supports the Kingdom’s digital economy growth, contributing to Vision 2030 by improving global connectivity, expanding data center capacity, and fostering innovation across various industries.
The Zero Processing Charge campaign aligns with GTBank’s ongoing efforts to empower businesses with innovative financial solutions that drive growth…