Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Morocco is now Africa’s most advanced EV market, with sales set to skyrocket 80% in 2025 and major global players like Renault and Tesla expanding local production. Supported by vast battery-material resources, billion-dollar investments, and generous incentives, Morocco is positioning itself as a continental hub for electric mobility—despite ongoing infrastructure gaps.
Oman has chosen ‘Shahin’ as the official name for its national EV charging app, integrating all charging operators into one platform. Backed by MTCIT, the initiative supports net-zero goals, hydrogen mobility, and potential regional expansion, with more than 150 chargers and 1,500 EVs already in use.
Oman’s Minister of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion met with Taiwanese and Chinese tech representatives to discuss investments in semiconductors and electric vehicles. These projects align with Oman’s Industrial Strategy 2040, focusing on capital-intensive and knowledge-based industries to drive economic diversification and industrial growth in the Sultanate.