Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Saudi Arabia’s Digital Experience Maturity Index scores 86.71% in 2025, earning an “advanced” rating and showcasing growth, user satisfaction, and inclusion. The Kingdom leads the region in digital government innovation and service maturity.
Saudi Arabia leads MENA in smart city and AI readiness rankings, with a booming IoT market ahead of the Global Internet of Things Congress 2025 in Riyadh, promoting innovation and investment aligned with Vision 2030.
EdfaPay secures triple PCI MPoC certifications, becoming the first MENA firm to do so, boosting secure mobile payments adoption and fintech innovation in the region.
Sense to establish an R&D center in Oman, localizing AI-driven energy monitoring technology to support smart meter deployment and enhance grid efficiency under Oman’s National Smart Meter Programme.
Ooredoo Oman appoints Saoud Al Riyami as its first Omani CEO, underscoring a commitment to local leadership and continued innovation in the telecom sector.
PlayPraetor Android malware infects 11,000+ devices worldwide via targeted MaaS campaigns, exploiting accessibility features and disguised apps. Cybersecurity experts urge vigilance against unknown apps amid growing mobile threats.
Boxy raises $1.5M pre-seed from EQIQ to unify Iraq’s last-mile delivery via an AI-driven logistics platform, aiming to simplify shipping for merchants and build a scalable digital infrastructure.
MENA startups across fintech, logistics, AI, and SaaS sectors raised significant capital recently, reflecting robust regional innovation. New funds and media partnerships bolster ecosystem growth, while Saudi Arabia hosts OpenAI models locally, enhancing AI access.
The paper investigates digital technology adoption, skills distribution, and platform work in Egypt, offering critical insights for labor policies amid technological change.
Digified gains FRA approval to offer AI-powered digital onboarding and eKYC services to Egypt’s NBFIs, enabling fully legal digital IDs and e-contracts and advancing financial inclusion in the MEA region.