Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Oman’s CAA educates travelers on cybersecurity amid rising aviation cyber threats. The program offers practical steps to protect personal data at airports. It reflects Oman’s commitment to secure aviation infrastructure and passenger safety through collaboration and awareness.
Nepal Telecom reaffirms Rs 90 as the official and legal maximum price for prepaid SIM cards, including initial voice, SMS, and data benefits. Overpricing is prohibited, and customers are encouraged to report any violations to local authorities.
Nepal is positioning itself as a burgeoning IT hub in South Asia through strategic cooperation with Japan. With supportive policies and infrastructure plans, the country aims to attract Japanese investment in technology, data centers, and telecommunications to accelerate its digital transformation journey.
Orange Jordan and its partners continue to make impactful strides in digital skill development, empowering Jordanian youth through robust training and real employment opportunities. This milestone highlights the growing ecosystem supporting innovation, entrepreneurship, and economic growth in Jordan.
ChatGPT-5 marks a transformative step in AI development, delivering expert-level understanding, autonomous task handling, and safe interactions. OpenAI’s latest release reaffirms its leadership in the AI domain amidst escalating global competition and paves the way for new applications in coding, healthcare, and beyond.
Egypt’s TIEC continues to empower tech startups through its Start IT incubation program and new digital perks platform, while the Global Fatwa Index advances understanding of AI’s ethical use in Islamic legal rulings, underscoring Egypt’s leadership in innovation and religious scholarship in the digital era.
Visa’s 2025 Africa Fintech Accelerator program supports 22 startups across 12 countries tackling SME digitization, lending, cross-border payments, AI, and climate insurance, fueling financial inclusion and innovation across the continent.
Digified secured FRA approval to offer AI-powered digital onboarding, eKYC, and legally binding e-contracts for NBFIs in Egypt, enabling paperless, fully compliant fintech operations with broad regional impact.
Saudi startups Ninja and PetroApp raised $250M and $50M respectively, reflecting growing tech investment in Saudi Arabia and MENA, supporting rapid expansion, digital transformation, and Vision 2030 goals.
Banglalink and bKash have partnered to integrate digital and financial services, enhancing customer convenience through SMS solutions, data services, and simplified payments, supporting broader digital inclusion in Bangladesh.