Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Iraq is moving forward with launching Apple Pay to modernize digital payments and promote financial inclusion, with government and Apple officials working closely to integrate the service with the national payment system.
Network International and Blu Penguin partner to integrate mobile money payments on N-Genius terminals in Ghana, enhancing financial inclusion and offering unified, seamless payment solutions for merchants and consumers. This initiative supports the expansion of digital payments across Sub-Saharan Africa.
Algeria’s Sonelgaz and Algérie Poste partnership enables Edahabia cardholders to pay utility bills securely via BaridiMob, boosting digital financial inclusion and e-governance. The initiative supports the government’s modernization agenda focused on efficient, transparent, and citizen-centric public services.
Mobile phone ownership in Nepal exceeds 80%, yet only 6% use mobile money. Despite this, mobile money drives formal savings growth amid persistent gender and access gaps. Digital finance and financial inclusion show promise for empowerment and economic development.
ORA Technologies raises $7.5 million to scale its Kooul food delivery platform and ORA Cash mobile wallet, driving digital payments and e-commerce adoption in Morocco with a record-breaking funding round.
MyMonty teams up with Mastercard to boost digital payment solutions in Lebanon, enhancing transaction security and convenience while supporting the nation’s transition to a cashless digital economy.
Iraq is advancing efforts to introduce Apple Pay, engaging with Apple’s regional team to meet technical requirements and expand digital payment options, supporting financial inclusion and electronic payment growth.
MyMonty has partnered with Mastercard to scale digital payment solutions in Lebanon, enhancing transaction efficiency and security for individuals and businesses while supporting the country’s transition to a cashless digital economy.
Sri Lanka’s GovPay platform has connected 50+ government organisations, processing thousands of digital transactions and advancing the country’s cashless economy vision. Planned expansions include card payments and broader institutional adoption to support a growing digital public infrastructure.
QIIB and Visa have partnered to launch the Click to Pay feature with biometric authentication, simplifying and securing online payments for GCC cardholders. This initiative enhances digital commerce by leveraging cutting-edge biometric technology and aligns with regional objectives for secure, seamless digital transactions.