Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Qatar ranks among the top countries globally for digital ad exposure, with users bombarded by nearly 1,200 ads daily. This study highlights the growing challenge of ad fatigue and the importance of creative, impactful advertising strategies in saturated markets.
The collaboration aims to create a detailed 3D map of Yas Island, enhancing virtual experiences for visitors and business partners.
Palestine Telecom reports that Israeli aggression has destroyed nearly three-quarters of Gaza’s telecommunications infrastructure, causing massive economic losses and service disruptions. Calls for urgent international action to protect and rebuild digital infrastructure are intensifying amid ongoing conflict and network challenges in both Gaza and the West Bank.
Vodafone has captured 10% of the Omani mobile market since its entry in 2022, largely due to its investments in network quality, competitive pricing, and strong digital strategies. The company leads in 4G speeds and has gained market share through customer churn, particularly from Omantel, with a focus on 5G services.
Etihad Salam Telecom has partnered with EdgeNext and Genesys to enhance its service offerings in Saudi Arabia. The collaboration with EdgeNext focuses on improving network capabilities, while the partnership with Genesys aims to elevate customer experience with scalable solutions. Both collaborations enhance Salam’s infrastructure and service delivery.
TikTok’s Family Academy in Morocco provided parents with digital literacy tools and insights to support teens’ healthy social media use. Experts emphasized dialogue over control and highlighted culturally relevant resources to foster better parent-teen communication about digital habits.
Huspy raised $59M to expand its digital home-buying and mortgage platform from the UAE and Spain into broader Europe and the Middle East. The network-based model connects agents with leads and integrates mortgage services, rapidly growing market share and transaction volume.
Mobile Telecommunications Company K.S.C.P. reported third-quarter sales of KWD 500.61 million, a rise from KWD 485.11 million last year, with net income increasing to KWD 54.12 million. For the nine months, sales grew to KWD 1,445.46 million, but net income dropped to KWD 135.53 million.
Orange Jordan launched a Digital Self-Registration Service using the eKYC system, enabling customers to electronically authenticate prepaid mobile lines. This innovation allows remote identity verification via the “SANAD” app, enhancing the digital customer experience. The initiative reflects Orange’s commitment to digital leadership and supporting Jordan’s digital transformation vision.
Sylndr raises $15.7M Series A to expand its digital used-car marketplace in Egypt, addressing financing, transparency, and servicing challenges. Backed by Prosus and existing investors, the startup aims to capitalize on growing demand for affordable vehicles amid rising new car prices and reshape Africa’s automotive e-commerce landscape.