Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
New York, United States, 24 September 2025: The Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO), the world’s first standalone international intergovernmental organization dedicated…
LOS ANGELES and CARLSBAD, United States, September 24, 2025 – Faraday Future Intelligent Electric Inc. (NASDAQ: FFAI) (“Faraday Future”, “FF”…
The Creative Summer School equips young men aged 18 to 25 with hands-on technical training, mentorship, and essential life skills…
As part of its strategic vision to propel the Asian entrepreneurial landscape and expand opportunities within tech-driven entrepreneurial cultures and…
Doha, September 24, 2025: The Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) has announced the launch of a service dedicated to receiving and…
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 24 September 2025: The Capital Market Authority (CMA) of Saudi Arabia has continued to strengthen the regulatory…
Hub71 has launched its Startup Immersion Programme in Hong Kong, signing MoUs with HSITPL, Cyberport, and MTR Lab. The two-week programme will give Hong Kong startups direct access to Abu Dhabi’s investors, regulators, and partners, reinforcing the UAE capital’s role as a global launchpad for innovation.
Space42, in partnership with Core42 and Microsoft, has launched the UAE’s first Sovereign Mobility Cloud to power secure, compliant autonomous mobility solutions. Built on Microsoft Azure, the platform supports HD mapping, fleet management, and digital twins, aligning with UAE regulations and positioning the country as a leader in intelligent transport.
HNB PLC, in partnership with Visa, has launched HNB Accept, a first-of-its-kind feature in Sri Lanka that turns smartphones into secure payment terminals. Designed for MSMEs and entrepreneurs, the solution enables Tap-to-Phone and Pay-by-Link transactions, supporting the country’s drive toward financial inclusion and digital commerce growth.
Saudi Arabia’s e-commerce spending via mada cards surged 79% in July to $7.96B, with online transactions up 65%. Driven by a youthful population, near-universal connectivity, and policy reforms, the Kingdom’s cashless economy is accelerating under Vision 2030, supported by tokenized wallets, Google Pay’s launch, and frictionless digital checkouts.