Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Oman’s Tahawul programme reached a 94% performance rate in 2025, with 90% of priority services digitised and strong institutional performance. Over 2.26bn data exchanges were processed, while digital identity and SME participation expanded significantly.
Morocco has launched the Idarati X.0 platform to unify access to public services through a secure digital wallet and single interface, supporting administrative modernisation, data protection, and citizen-centric digital government services across the country.
KEMS Zajil Telecom and Huawei are collaborating to launch next-generation cloud services in Kuwait, focusing on secure, compliant, and scalable cloud infrastructure to support enterprise digital transformation, AI adoption, and sovereign data requirements across the country.
The World Bank has disbursed $152 million for Jordan’s Human-Centered Digital Government programme, supporting digital public services, expanded digital ID adoption, healthcare digitisation, and improved transparency as part of the country’s broader public sector modernisation and digital transformation strategy.
Huawei and Axian Telecom have signed an MoU to strengthen Africa’s digital ecosystem through cooperation in connectivity, digital finance, and AI-driven network operations, supporting infrastructure modernisation, service expansion, and inclusive digital growth across regional markets.
UNDP Egypt and GSMA have launched an AI capacity-building programme for policymakers to strengthen governance frameworks, promote responsible AI adoption, and support digital transformation through regional collaboration and practical policy tools aligned with global best practices.
Bahrain’s Survey and Land Registration Bureau introduced its Geospatial Data Platform through a workshop aimed at enabling data-driven government decision-making, improving geospatial data exchange, and supporting digital transformation and sustainable development initiatives across national sectors.
SUDO has signed a Strategic Collaboration Agreement with AWS to accelerate cloud adoption, AI integration, and legacy modernisation across Saudi Arabia. The partnership supports Vision 2030 by enabling public and private sector entities to build secure, scalable digital platforms and strengthen the Kingdom’s digital foundations.
Trango Tech has expanded its mobile app development operations across the GCC with dedicated teams in the UAE and Saudi Arabia. The move strengthens regional delivery for enterprises and startups, offering secure, bilingual, and regulation-compliant mobile solutions across key sectors including fintech, eCommerce, healthcare, and logistics.
Jordan’s National Council for Future Technology, chaired by Crown Prince Hussein, is positioning technology as a core engine of growth and quality of life. Business leaders say its first-year impact across education, healthcare, and public services signals a strategic shift toward innovation, private-sector leadership, and a sustainable, knowledge-based economy.