Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Telenor Velocity partnered with women-led startup FitHer to boost digital innovation in women’s health. FitHer will receive support in app and business development, preparing for integration with Telenor’s digital health platform, aiming to expand women’s wellness solutions across Pakistan.
Egypt’s Digital Egypt 2030 mandates AI-driven, interoperable healthcare platforms aligned with public systems like UHIS. Enterprises must prioritize compliance, Arabic NLP, accessibility, and scalability to succeed in Egypt’s rapidly evolving healthtech ecosystem.
Kuwait advances healthcare reform with new hospitals, emergency response units, and digital services. Initiatives include expanded screening, mobile emergency care, and international doctor collaborations, supporting a more accessible and innovative national health system.
Algeria’s Ministry of Health has launched a digital platform to facilitate blood donation management by connecting donors with centers and centralizing data on blood needs. The initiative supports increased collection efficiency amid rising demand, building on recent campaigns to sustain donations year-round through technology and citizen engagement.
Robi Axiata launches free, round-the-clock online medical consultations for Hajj roaming pack users via the ‘Shukhee’ platform, supporting Bangla and English consultations. The service, a first in Bangladesh’s telecom sector, enhances pilgrim care and includes real-time location tracking through the Deen app.
Experts at a conference emphasized expanding rural digital health infrastructure and empowering youth to transform Bangladesh’s healthcare. Challenges include limited infrastructure, skill gaps, fragmented platforms, and digital divides. Culturally tailored, integrated digital health solutions are vital for achieving universal, accessible healthcare nationwide.
First Response Healthcare (FRH) has launched the Drect mobile app to enhance at-home healthcare services in Dubai. The app provides 24/7 access to doctors, pediatricians, and dentists, offering seamless booking and medical service tracking. It also integrates teleconsultation, reflecting FRH’s commitment to patient-first, technology-driven healthcare solutions.
MedIQ has raised $6 million in Series A funding, led by Rasmal Ventures and Joa Capital, to accelerate its expansion in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the GCC. The digital health startup is building an AI-powered hybrid healthcare ecosystem to modernize healthcare delivery and align with Vision 2030’s transformation goals.
Sidra Medicine has partnered with Vitafluence.ai GmbH and EmpathicAI.Life to advance AI-powered healthcare solutions. The collaboration will focus on developing digital tools to improve clinical decision-making, personalize patient care, and foster innovation in Sidra’s academic medical ecosystem. The agreement will span three years, emphasizing predictive modeling and AI-assisted diagnostics.
Morocco has launched two key digital healthcare initiatives at GITEX Africa 2025, including a partnership with CDG to enhance the health information ecosystem and the creation of GITEX Future Health Morocco Africa. These efforts aim to transform the country’s healthcare system and position Morocco as a regional hub for health innovation.