Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Saudi Arabia launched an online system for licensed hotels in Mecca and Medina to increase bed capacity for Hajj 2026, streamlining applications to improve pilgrim accommodations.
Suplyd raised $2 million to scale its digital procurement platform serving 5,000+ Egyptian restaurants. The platform streamlines fragmented supply chains, ensuring 100% order fulfillment and real-time insights, with plans to expand services and deepen market reach.
Ooredoo is expanding its digital footprint through AI-ready data centres, a subsea fibre network, and fintech growth, with Q1 2025 net profit up 5%. The strategic focus on Syntys, TowerCo, and Fintech positions it as a leading digital infrastructure provider in MENA.
DE-CIX Istanbul launched the region’s first AWS Cloud On-Ramp, enabling low-latency, secure, and cost-effective AWS access for enterprises in Türkiye. The exchange recently set a data throughput record and continues to expand its network, strengthening its role as a key digital hub between Europe and the Middle East.
Ooredoo Kuwait and FASTtelco have expanded their partnership with Kuwait Airways by launching Phase Two of Platform 51 on the airline’s in-flight system. This initiative promotes Kuwaiti culture through curated digital content, empowering local youth talents and enhancing Kuwait’s cultural visibility globally.