Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
MENA startup funding hit $783M in July 2025, surpassing last year’s total in just seven months. Saudi Arabia and the UAE dominated with two unicorns—Ninja and XPANCEO—while Iraq and Morocco surprised with breakout deals. Deeptech and e-commerce led sector growth, but the gender funding gap remains severe.
Jahrat Adib Chowdhury has been appointed Deputy CEO of Banglalink, Bangladesh’s leading digital operator. With over 20 years of experience, Jahrat will help steer Banglalink’s strategic direction, focusing on digital financial services, regulatory compliance, and fostering innovation to support Bangladesh’s digital transformation.
BIGTECH 2024, held at the Kram Exhibition Centre, gathers 1,000 startups and companies to position Tunisia as a technology hub in Africa. The event promotes innovation, AI, IoT, and digital transformation, supported by government initiatives in digital infrastructure, entrepreneurship, and the simplification of administrative procedures.
Muscat Municipality is advancing its digital transformation by implementing a new fleet management system in collaboration with OPAL. The system will use advanced technologies like GPS and sensors to optimize vehicle tracking, reduce costs, and improve operational efficiency, supporting the government’s vision of smart and sustainable cities.
Orange Morocco and Chari.ma have partnered to enhance the digital transformation of local retailers in Morocco. By integrating Orange’s services into Chari.ma’s e-commerce app, this collaboration aims to improve the efficiency and competitiveness of small businesses while supporting the Morocco Digital 2030 strategy for financial inclusion.
Vodafone Qatar will offer Apple’s iPhone 17 series, new Apple Watches, and AirPods Pro 3, with pre-orders opening on September 12 and availability starting September 19. Customers can purchase online or at major Doha malls, and will also receive a two-year extended local warranty on eligible Apple devices.
Dubai, UAE, June 24, 2025 – NTT DATA, a global leader in digital business and technology services, announces today it…
Mobile phone manufacturers in Pakistan are calling for a localisation policy, price reduction, and control of cellphone smuggling to boost the local industry. With 36 assembly units meeting 95% of market demand, they emphasize the importance of duty adjustments on raw materials and finished products to enhance local manufacturing and exports.
New collaboration ensures seamless, secure, and regulatory-aligned customer onboarding across the UEMOA region ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast, May 5, 2025/ —…
Cyber Enviro-Tech, Inc. (CETI) has successfully registered with Kuwait Oil Company (KOC), opening the door to bid on a $100M annual remediation project. The company’s Hybrid TDS SWD water remediation system, which removes contaminants up to 400 times more effectively than EPA standards, positions CETI for significant growth.