Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Egypt’s MCIT and Orange Egypt have signed a two-year agreement to expand telemedicine services in remote and underserved areas. The initiative will deploy mobile digital health units, link local clinics with major hospitals, and improve access to healthcare through scalable, technology-driven solutions.
Egypt’s MCIT and Orange Egypt signed a two-year MoU to expand telemedicine services in remote and underserved areas. The initiative will deploy mobile digital health units, link local clinics with major hospitals, and improve access to medical care through scalable, technology-driven healthcare solutions.
Nice Deer has partnered with Telecom Egypt to digitize healthcare services for over 28,000 employees using its health insurance platform. The collaboration aims to automate operations, improve claims management, increase transparency, and enhance efficiency, marking a key milestone in Egypt’s digital health insurance transformation.
Algeria is launching a national digital platform to manage hospital patient transfers, introducing automated workflows and a 48-hour response deadline for urgent cases. Integrated with ground and air medical transport, the system aims to improve care continuity, especially in remote regions, as part of the country’s 2030 health digitalization strategy.
Telecom Egypt signs three partnerships to advance AI-powered clinical support, automation, and telemedicine on the WE HealthCloud platform, strengthening its position as a leader in Egypt’s healthcare digital transformation.
M42’s Abu Dhabi Health Data Services (ADHDS), in partnership with G42’s Presight and Jordanian ministries, launched Jordan’s first Digital Health Center, linking remote hospitals through AI-powered telehealth services that reduce diagnostic delays and expand access to critical care.
Oman’s Legal Conference on Digital Health called for stronger legal frameworks, AI-specific regulations, and enhanced data protection. Experts highlighted AI’s transformative role in healthcare, but warned of infrastructure and expertise gaps. Recommendations included setting up a national governance body, boosting regional cooperation, and advancing automation in health processes.
The Oman Health Exhibition 2025 opened in Muscat with a strong focus on digital health and AI, featuring global hospitals and showcasing robotics, telemedicine, and AI-driven tools to boost efficiency. International partnerships and a 30% rise in pavilion participation reflect Oman’s growing healthcare innovation and investment opportunities.
The 14th Oman Health Exhibition opened in Muscat with strong focus on AI, digital health, and telemedicine. Featuring local and international hospitals, the event highlights new technologies, insurance integration, and growing medical tourism, with a 30% rise in participation at the ‘Treat in Oman Pavilion.’
Saudi Arabia and Syria have signed an MoU linking Seha Virtual Hospital with Syria’s Health Ministry, enabling real-time consultations, digital healthcare access, and collaboration in emergency management, preventive care, and health investment. The partnership underscores Saudi Arabia’s role in regional health innovation and Syria’s efforts to rebuild its medical system.