Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Virgin Connect launches Roam eSIM for seamless global connectivity in 190+ countries, targeting GCC digital natives. The app-based service offers flexible data plans, easy activation, and real-time usage tracking, eliminating physical SIM hassles.
Oman’s SafaQat raised strategic funding from the Oman Future Fund and Idrak Group to enhance its AI-driven procurement platform. Founded by four brothers, it digitizes tenders and supports SMEs, with plans to expand government procurement and new markets. The platform leads Omani digital supply chains.
SecurityPal automates security questionnaires for tech vendors and buyers by combining AI with human analysts, drastically speeding up assessments. The platform reduces stalled deals, improves accuracy, and offers live dashboards for leadership.
Nepal’s NTA warns against illegal international A2P SMS termination, limiting this service to licensed telecom companies. The authority pledges legal action to stop unauthorized providers using licensed networks. Users are cautioned about security and accountability risks of unlicensed services.
Morocco ranks 96th globally with an average fixed broadband speed of 61.43 Mbps, well below the global average of 103 Mbps. Leading countries exceed 200 Mbps, highlighting a major gap. Continued investment is needed for Morocco to improve its digital infrastructure and connectivity.
Mastercard and Jordan Islamic Bank have partnered to expand Shari’ah-compliant digital payment solutions in Jordan. The collaboration will enhance JIB’s card offerings with Mastercard’s advanced payment technologies, focusing on secure, accessible, and value-driven services that align with Islamic banking principles.
Egypt opens SCAT, its first dedicated automotive terminal, with a 30-year plan to handle 50,000 vehicles annually, strengthening its role in regional automotive logistics and supporting economic growth.
Nice Deer launches Egypt’s first digital NBFI for medical insurance factoring, providing instant liquidity to healthcare providers, improving cash flow, and boosting insurance penetration via AI-powered credit assessment.
Bangladesh leads mobile money growth globally with significant increases in digital loans, savings, and insurance via bKash, boosting financial inclusion and digital finance adoption.
Bangladesh TowerCo Association formed to unify tower companies, advocating for telecom reforms and better infrastructure to accelerate digital inclusion and 5G readiness.