Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Thousands of Pakistani women are leveraging foodpanda’s home chef platform to turn kitchens into businesses, marking a major step for women’s financial inclusion. While commissions remain high, success stories like Lo-Kal Bites and Kausey Extreme show how digital tools are reshaping entrepreneurship and empowering women in Pakistan’s economy.
Djezzy has launched the Open Innovation Challenge 2025 to support Algerian startups, researchers, and students in developing inclusive digital solutions. The winning project receives 200,000 DZD, mentorship, and access to Djezzy’s network, with the initiative focusing on responsible innovation and scaling impactful technologies for communities across Algeria.
Jazz, in partnership with the Universal Service Fund, has delivered 24 completed projects providing 4G to over 10.4 million people in 4,900+ unserved areas. With five new projects in 2025, Jazz will connect nearly one million more people, reinforcing its mission of building an inclusive Digital Pakistan.
Saudi Arabia’s Qari’e platform expands accessible reading for visually impaired users with multilingual content and assistive technologies, advancing inclusion under Vision 2030.
Grameenphone won ‘Most Sustainable Telecommunication Company of the Year’ at the SDG Brand Champion Awards 2025 for advancing digital inclusion, environmental sustainability, and inclusive development in Bangladesh. Key efforts include digital literacy programs, renewable energy use, and youth upskilling partnerships.
Orange Jordan supported specialized training for persons with visual disabilities to promote rights awareness, inclusive language, and constructive dialogue. The initiative also includes digital campaigns and podcast content creation, reinforcing Orange Jordan’s commitment to digital inclusion and equal opportunity in line with its CSR and national digital transformation goals.
Saudi Arabia advances initiatives to address AI and computing challenges, emphasizing global collaboration for digital inclusivity. Minister Alswaha’s Geneva talks focus on partnerships in AI, digital governance, IP protection, and sustainable digital development.
Ghanaian telecom operators have increased data allocations by 10%-15% at no extra cost following government directives aimed at boosting digital inclusion and affordability. The initiative, supported by the Ministry of Communications, received positive feedback from consumers and advocacy groups.
Orange Jordan advances digital inclusion by collaborating with government and disability advocates to foster accessible ICT workplaces, promote assistive technology, and empower persons with disabilities in Jordan’s tech sector.
The OECD report underscores fintech’s transformative role in Egypt’s SME sector, highlighting regulatory advances, digital inclusion, and ongoing challenges. It calls for strengthened infrastructure, literacy, and collaborative innovation to sustain fintech’s growth and impact.