Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Oman’s transport and digital sectors recorded strong gains under Vision 2040, with RO 2.3bn invested since 2021, over 1,700 government services digitised, rising Omanisation, and sharp growth in port volumes. The update reflects accelerating infrastructure delivery and nationwide digital transformation.
Cerillion has secured a £42.5m, five-year deal with Omantel to deliver BSS and OSS platforms supporting billing, CRM, and network operations. The agreement underpins Oman’s Vision 2040 digital agenda and positions Cerillion as a core partner in Omantel’s transformation into a regional technology powerhouse.
Nepal Telecom’s 18th AGM approved a NPR 30 dividend and outlined major expansion plans, including nationwide fiber growth and upcoming 5G rollout. Despite fierce competition, NTC reported strong revenues and reaffirmed its focus on remote connectivity, digital inclusion, and large-scale infrastructure projects.
Morocco has launched the JAZARI ROOT Institute as the national hub for artificial intelligence under its Digital Morocco 2030 strategy. The initiative establishes a sovereign, regionally distributed AI network to modernize public services, align research with real-world needs, and build national skills and technological independence.
Morocco is launching a national digital platform to centralize and secure healthcare protocols for prevention, diagnosis, and patient care. The mobile-first system standardizes medical references, enables real-time updates, supports collaboration among professionals, and strengthens consistency across primary and specialized health services nationwide.
Nigeria’s telecom regulator has engaged PwC to conduct its first industry-wide competition review since 2013, amid concerns over market dominance and sustainability. The study will assess structural shifts, new technologies, and barriers to entry, as the sector faces ARPU decline, MVNO fragility, and intensifying digital competition.
Morocco is launching a secure national protocol app to standardize medical care across the country. The platform will give healthcare workers real-time access to approved treatment guidelines, reducing regional disparities, improving patient safety, and laying the groundwork for a more integrated, digital-first public health system.
WiseTech Global and Saudi digital leader Elm have signed an MoU to explore cloud-based logistics solutions tailored for Saudi Arabia. The partnership aims to automate operations, improve visibility, and support Vision 2030 by turning infrastructure investment into measurable efficiency across the Kingdom’s logistics ecosystem.
Dubai has launched an AI-powered Smart First Aid Kit that provides real-time, multilingual guidance during medical emergencies. Designed as a mobile app and digital portal, the system helps bystanders act in critical moments before paramedics arrive, strengthening community readiness and public safety.
Trust has become cybersecurity’s weakest link. As attackers shift toward vendors, files, and human behaviour, the next wave of breaches will bypass tools and exploit assumptions. In 2026, defence will depend less on software and more on culture, governance, and how organisations think about risk.