Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Flat6Labs has partnered with Tamwilcom to accelerate the growth of Moroccan startups, focusing on sectors like AgriTech, FinTech, and AI. This collaboration, supported by the IFC, offers funding, mentorship, and business development to boost Morocco’s entrepreneurial ecosystem and foster innovation, digital transformation, and economic growth.
Orange has launched the ‘My Customer, My Boss’ initiative across 17 subsidiaries in the Middle East and Africa, involving 10,000 employees who met 15,000 customers in 120 locations. This initiative, aimed at strengthening customer satisfaction, will be annual, with feedback analyzed using AI for continuous service improvement.
ZainTECH has secured a commercial license in Saudi Arabia, enabling the company to establish regional offices and expand its technology solutions across sectors like IoT, cybersecurity, AI, and cloud services. This move aligns with Saudi Vision 2030, strengthening local collaborations and contributing to the Kingdom’s digital transformation.
Comarch was recognized at the Telecom Review Leaders’ Summit with a Certificate of Appreciation and the Best Digital Transformation Provider – Middle East award, alongside du. The company’s ongoing success in the region was further highlighted by its win at the Asian Telecom Awards 2025, reflecting its impactful digital initiatives.
stc Group has partnered with Kyndryl to enhance its digital services with advanced multicloud management capabilities. This collaboration, in line with Saudi Vision 2030, aims to simplify cloud adoption and provide secure, scalable solutions, benefiting both stc and its customers through innovative digital offerings, AI capabilities, and integrated platforms.
Al Meera is enhancing its digital transformation with expanded self-checkout options and smart shopping carts, aiming to improve customer experience. The company is integrating advanced technologies like SAP, modernizing its operations, and supporting local industries. These efforts align with Al Meera’s strategy to drive innovation and sustainability in Qatar’s retail sector.
PTA Chairman Major General (R) Hafeez Ur Rehman met with ITU Director Dr. Cosmas Luckyson Zavazava to discuss Pakistan’s telecom sector progress and future digital growth. The meeting focused on global best practices, AI training programs, and strengthening emergency communications and regulatory frameworks to enhance Pakistan’s digital transformation.
Oman Data Park is playing a central role in Oman’s digital transformation under Vision 2040. The company offers cloud, data centre, and cybersecurity services to a wide range of sectors. With plans to expand infrastructure and embrace AI, Oman Data Park is helping to drive the nation’s digital evolution.
Morocco has signed MoUs with Nokia and Ericsson to accelerate its Digital Morocco 2030 plan. Both companies will focus on digital talent development, 5G deployment, and expanding fiber optic networks. The partnerships aim to foster innovation, support entrepreneurs, and improve the country’s digital infrastructure in preparation for global events.
Sadq, a digital signature provider based in Riyadh, raised $1.46 million in a Pre-Series A round led by X by Unifonic. The funds will help the company scale its infrastructure, enhance security, and support the growing demand for paperless workflows in line with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 digital transformation agenda.