Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
MEA’s telecom sector posted $149 billion in 2024 spending, led by mobile data growth and infrastructure investment. Operators are transforming into tech firms, driving 5G, fiber, and AI adoption amid ongoing economic and geopolitical risks affecting future expansion.
Oman’s telecom sector experiences rapid growth with mobile and IoT subscriptions soaring amid a $441.5 million digital transformation initiative. Vision 2040 targets 80 percent digital government services by 2025, backed by major infrastructure projects and public investments accelerating smart connectivity and innovation.
Nepal’s public service reform, inspired by UN forum insights, calls for digitalisation, AI integration, and capacity building. Despite progress, challenges remain in process efficiency and digital literacy. Sustained commitment, innovation, and citizen empowerment are essential for transformative, citizen-centric governance.
Maroc Telecom and Google Cloud plan a renewable-energy-powered data center hub in Morocco to meet Africa’s growing cloud needs. This partnership promotes sustainability, enhances data sovereignty, and advances regional digital transformation, positioning Morocco as a pivotal cloud services center in North Africa.
Jazeera Airways has launched the first phase of LitmusWorld’s CX platform, enhancing passenger engagement through real-time feedback and a digital NPS system. Coupled with infrastructure modernization and an AI chatbot, this initiative underscores the airline’s commitment to a personalized, seamless travel experience.
This package of decisions highlights Jordan’s commitment to accelerating digital transformation, supporting economic growth especially in the digital sector, and expanding its international partnerships to promote economic cooperation and social development.
Iraq is preparing to launch Apple Pay, enhancing its digital payment system and financial inclusion. Officials met with Apple to discuss technical requirements, with Prime Minister al-Sudani backing the initiative. This move supports Iraq’s broader digital transformation goals and will enable secure, contactless payments.
Orange Jordan partners with StarLink to expand advanced ICT solutions, enhancing digital transformation support for Jordan’s business sector. The collaboration strengthens cybersecurity, cloud, and data center capabilities aligned with national digital economy goals.
MFTA launches its Iraq chapter to advance fintech innovation and regulatory progress amid rapid digital transformation. Led by fintech pioneer Bahaa Abdul Hadi, the chapter will drive collaboration, inclusion, and integrate Iraq into the MENA fintech ecosystem.
Bahrain’s Ministry of Social Development collaborates with NBB and Atyaf eSolutions to create a digital platform that enhances service delivery and efficiency for civil society organisations, supporting national social development and transparency goals.