Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Pakistan’s IT ministry has launched the Cloud Enablement Program and Startup Fund to accelerate innovation and empower entrepreneurs. The initiatives provide cloud access, funding, and global exposure to strengthen Pakistan’s digital economy and advance the Prime Minister’s Digital Nation Vision.
Muscat, November 3, 2025 — In a milestone for Oman’s digital entrepreneurship, two Omani innovators have launched Ajarlee, the country’s first locally developed car rental application, designed to digitize and simplify the vehicle rental experience across the Sultanate.
Maroc Telecom surpassed 81 million customers in Q3 2025, with revenue up 1.2% to MAD 27.3bn. Strong growth across Moov Africa subsidiaries, mobile money, and data services underscores its role in driving Africa’s digital transformation and preparing for 5G expansion.
The Middle East is emerging as a leading AI hub, with the UAE showing top productivity gains and strong investor confidence driving regional transformation. Global AI capital is shifting toward the Middle East, reinforcing its role as a center for innovation and digital growth.
Banglalink’s MyBL Super App has become Bangladesh’s top-rated telecom app with a 4.7★ rating, following new AI-powered features, smarter personalization, and improved performance that enhance customer engagement and convenience.
Pakistan’s IT ministry and Ignite have launched new initiatives to empower startups through cloud infrastructure, funding, and international exposure. The programs aim to boost innovation, attract investment, and accelerate digital transformation under the Prime Minister’s Digital Nation vision.
Pakistan’s IT Ministry and Ignite have launched the Prime Minister’s Cloud Enablement Programme and Pakistan Startup Fund to strengthen the digital economy, empower entrepreneurs, and attract global investment. The initiatives provide startups with infrastructure, funding, and exposure to advance innovation and digital transformation.
Omantel Group achieved record revenues of RO 2.49 billion and net profit of RO 243.4 million, up nearly 30% year-on-year, as domestic and Zain Group operations fueled growth. The results highlight Omantel’s evolution into a regional digital and telecom leader under its TechCo transformation strategy.
ORA Technologies’ acquisition of Cathedis, in partnership with Azur Innovation Management, marks Morocco’s first locally financed startup consolidation. The move unifies payments, e-commerce, and logistics under ORA’s platform, strengthening national digital sovereignty and economic self-reliance.
Morocco has licensed 5G networks to Maroc Telecom, Orange Maroc, and inwi, enabling commercial launch in November 2025 with MAD 40 billion investment and plans to cover 70% of the population by 2030.