Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Ooredoo Palestine renewed its partnership with Qvantel after completing a real-time charging and billing upgrade, strengthening data monetisation, digital service scalability, and network performance to support rising demand for high-speed mobile data.
Morocco has launched Match Weather, a digital service providing real-time, geolocated weather forecasts for stadiums and host cities during AFCON 2025. The platform supports organizers, media, teams, and fans by delivering accurate match-day weather data to aid planning and coordination.
MyGov’s latest update adds 14 new digital services, increasing the total to 111 since launch. The expansion includes consolidated utility bill payments, zakat and donation features, mosque and Ramadan listings, and enhanced digital health services. With over 640,000 downloads by October 2025, the app is becoming a central gateway for government services in Bahrain.
Ncell’s mobile app has surpassed 10 million downloads, prompting a 10-day celebration campaign offering 10GB data rewards to lucky users. The feature-rich app has become central to daily digital use in Nepal, enabling easy access to services, purchases, and account management. Ncell says the milestone reinforces its support for Nepal’s digital-transformation goals.
Algeria has inaugurated a new joint digital contact center in Bani Thor, built with Algeria Post, Mobilis, and Algeria Telecom. Equipped with modern facilities, the center improves nationwide customer service while creating 400 jobs. It supports Algeria’s broader plan to grow the call center sector to 10,000 jobs by 2027, generate $1.2 billion in revenue by 2029, and build a competitive regional outsourcing industry.
Veon raised its 2025 earnings outlook, forecasting 16–18% EBITDA growth driven by booming digital services in Pakistan, Bangladesh, and other markets. Q3 revenue hit $1.12B, with digital services up 63% year-on-year, highlighting the telecom’s successful pivot toward high-margin digital ecosystems.
Kuwait’s Interior Ministry will soon launch advanced security technology services designed to simplify procedures, improve efficiency, and enhance integration across departments. Accessible via the Sahel app and ministry website, the new systems aim to strengthen security operations and align with international standards in digital public services.
Bahrain’s iGA sets up an awareness stand at Marassi Galleria until June 3, promoting digital services like MyGov app, eKey 2.0, and the 13th eGovernment Excellence Award, while encouraging citizen engagement and feedback.
Saudi Arabia has launched a new service via the Tawakkalna app for displaying all official Hajj 2025 permits. Integrated with the Tasreeh platform, the service allows both domestic and international pilgrims to access various permits required for the pilgrimage. Strict regulations are in place to prevent unauthorized pilgrims.
Zain KSA reported strong Q1 2025 results with SAR 2.7 billion in revenues and a 39.5% increase in net profit. Driven by 5G expansion and digital service growth, the company continues to invest in infrastructure, fintech, and AI-driven solutions, supporting Saudi Vision 2030’s digital transformation goals.