SS&C Technologies has opened a new office in Riyadh to deepen its ties with Saudi Arabia’s financial sector. This expansion supports the company’s growth in the region, where it already serves 150 clients. The new office will focus on enhancing collaboration with local regulators and providing tailored services.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 24 March, 2025: Yango Group, a global tech company, has recently partnered with ROOTS, a food…
Bangladesh is rapidly adopting digital payments, with significant growth in both domestic and cross-border transactions, according to Visa. The shift towards online and contactless payments has seen a 14% increase in spending and a 17% rise in transactions, with Dhaka remaining the central hub for digital transactions.
Bangladesh’s esports scene is rapidly evolving, with mobile games like PUBG Mobile leading the charge. The rise of hybrid gamers and the growing popularity of competitive play are reshaping the country’s digital landscape. Creative solutions, such as shared gaming infrastructure and microfinance models, are propelling the sector forward.
Telenity has upgraded its Digital Services Platform for Ooredoo Algeria, transforming it into a full-stack solution that optimizes partner ecosystem orchestration, service catalog management, and digital content monetization. The new platform streamlines operations and enhances customer engagement, driving service agility and supporting Ooredoo’s digital transformation and growth.
Oman reaffirmed its digital leadership ambitions at the “Enhancing and Regulating Connectivity” workshop in Muscat, hosted by Crowe. The event, attended by key telecom and technology stakeholders, focused on advancing digital technology, regulatory challenges, and the financial implications of new telecommunications infrastructure like 5G and cloud systems.
Huawei hosted the closing ceremony of the 2024–2025 Regional Final of the Huawei ICT Competition in Amman, Jordan. The event celebrated student achievements, highlighted the importance of academia-industry collaboration, and announced three Jordanian students advancing to the Global Final in China. Huawei reaffirmed its commitment to supporting digital talent.
Jordan has activated over 1.6 million digital identities through the Sanad app, integrated with IrisGuard biometrics. This initiative is part of the country’s push for full digitalization of government services, aiming for 3.5 million activated digital IDs this year. However, a World Bank report suggests improvements are needed in security and trust.
Dialog Axiata PLC has launched the eSIM Quick Transfer feature, a first in Sri Lanka and South Asia, enabling easy transfer of eSIMs between iPhone and iPad devices. This innovation enhances mobile connectivity management, emphasizing security and convenience.
Foundation Ventures, a Cairo-based venture capital firm, has secured the first close of its $25 million fund, “FVFII.” The fund will support startups in Egypt and Africa, focusing on driving innovation, regional expansion, and global competitiveness. Investors include the Egyptian American Enterprise Fund and MSMEDA.
