Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Qme, an Egypt-based B2B SaaS startup, raised $3 million in a seed round led by AHOY and GCC angel investors. The funding will enhance its AI-powered digital infrastructure solutions, which have already served over 100,000 customers, improving waiting times, reducing no-show rates, and eliminating paper-based systems.
Chinese fintech group FinVolution has launched Daira, a new lending platform tailored for the Pakistani market.
Oman is celebrating the International Day of Education by focusing on the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education. The country is integrating AI into teaching, curriculum development, and infrastructure, with projects like the Digitalisation of Curricula and AI training programs for educators, positioning Oman as a leader in educational digital transformation.
JD Technology and East River Digital have partnered to revolutionize Pakistan’s digital landscape, introducing advanced e-commerce and AI-driven solutions to enhance local business operations and consumer experiences. This strategic collaboration aims to leverage cutting-edge technologies to drive Pakistan’s digital transformation.
Iran and Azerbaijan signed a strategic ICT agreement to enhance cooperation in communication infrastructure, including data transit and submarine cable development. The deal positions Iran as a digital hub, strengthening connectivity between Asia and Europe. Both countries will invest in infrastructure to boost North-South and East-West communication corridors.
Space42’s Thuraya Mobile Broadband Hotspot offers secure, durable satellite internet for remote land and maritime users, filling critical coverage gaps. Compatible with the Thuraya-4 satellite and equipped with advanced features, it supports mission-critical communications across multiple sectors worldwide.
Saudi Arabia participated in the 2025 Global Youth Summit in Cuba, led by the Communications, Space & Technology Commission (CST). The summit, focusing on amplifying youth voices in ICT, featured discussions on youth priorities, digital empowerment, and AI advancements. The Kingdom emphasized youth development in technology and innovation sectors.
The UAE launched Falcon Arabic, a native Arabic AI model built on a high-quality dataset, matching the performance of larger models while reducing computational demands. Supported by U.S. cooperation, this effort strengthens the Gulf’s position in AI innovation alongside Saudi Arabia’s emerging AI ambitions.
Moonton launches Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Lite for Android in Algeria, Egypt, Nigeria, and South Africa. The optimized MOBA includes smart AI to help players with connectivity drops, ensuring smooth gameplay on lower-end devices.
Pakistan is set to approve Starlink and other tech companies to operate within six months. The IT Ministry aims to expedite digital services, including broadband improvements and IT park establishment. The committee also urged for grants to improve broadband services in remote areas and achieve national IT export targets.