Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Ahya Technologies, operating across Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and the UAE, won the UN’s 2025 AI for Climate Action Innovation Award for its AI-driven emissions tracking and carbon market platform. The firm supports climate compliance, partners with major regional institutions, and aims to reduce 150 million tons of CO₂e by 2030 while expanding climate-tech opportunities in MENAP.
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.
Kumulus Water raised $3.5 million to expand its atmospheric water generators that convert air moisture into clean drinking water. With remote monitoring and solar power options, the tech serves off-grid communities across multiple regions. The funding will support industrial-scale rollout and geographic expansion, including into Saudi Arabia.
Climate Innovation Pakistan (CLIP) has been launched to foster homegrown climate tech solutions. The initiative, supported by Renewables First and New Energy Nexus, includes a Climate Tech Incubator and a New Energy Academy. It aims to address Pakistan’s climate challenges, promote innovation, and enhance the solar workforce.
Renewables First and New Energy Nexus have launched Climate Innovation Pakistan (CLIP), a national platform aimed at accelerating homegrown climate tech solutions. The initiative includes a climate tech incubator and the New Energy Academy to upskill Pakistan’s solar workforce, addressing the country’s climate vulnerability through innovation and collaboration.
Omani climate tech startup 44.01 has raised an additional $5 million in Series A funding, bringing the total to $42 million. The company focuses on CO2 mineralisation, offering a scalable, cost-effective solution for carbon capture. Investors include Nysnø Climate Investments and Jasoor Ventures, among others.
KBW Ventures, founded by Saudi Prince Khaled bin Alwaleed, has invested in NoorNation, an Egyptian climatetech startup. NoorNation, which offers decentralized energy and water solutions, was recognized at the PepsiCo Greenhouse Accelerator Programme. This marks KBW’s first investment in Egypt, highlighting a commitment to sustainable technology in emerging markets.