Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Dialog Axiata’s partnership with UnionPay International strengthens Sri Lanka’s push toward cashless payments by expanding fintech capabilities, merchant acceptance, and access to global payment networks. The collaboration supports e-commerce, MSMEs, and digital inclusion while aligning the country with regional fintech transformation trends.
Pakistan and the UAE are exploring collaboration in AI, blockchain, and digital infrastructure to support financial sector reform and digital transformation. Discussions focused on responsible innovation, financial inclusion, and opportunities in PropTech and tokenisation.
Orange Jordan and JoPACC have signed an MoU to equip Coding Academy graduates with practical fintech skills through training, innovation programs, and incubation support. The partnership aims to strengthen Jordan’s digital ecosystem and bridge the gap between technical education and market needs.
VoPay has established its global headquarters in Qatar, positioning Doha as a hub for scaling cross-border digital financial infrastructure. The move supports Qatar National Vision 2030 and includes plans to hire over 400 professionals while expanding fintech capabilities across MENA, Africa, and Southeast Asia.
Flutterwave has acquired Mono to integrate open banking and financial data infrastructure into its payments platform across Africa. The move enhances bank-based payments, identity verification, and fraud reduction while positioning open banking as a foundation for future payment innovation.
Freedom Telecom International and e& have signed a strategic MoU to explore global fintech–telco collaboration, combining digital financial services and telecom innovation to develop new value propositions and expand services across international markets.
AFS has launched a fully licensed SoftPOS solution across Egypt after receiving approval from the Central Bank of Egypt. The service turns NFC-enabled smartphones into secure payment terminals, reducing costs for merchants and supporting digital payments, financial inclusion, and Egypt’s fast-growing cashless economy.
Pakistan’s digital payments ecosystem is growing rapidly but remains fragile due to transaction failures, regulatory friction, and low trust. Experts say operational fixes, open banking, and better fraud management could improve reliability and confidence without major infrastructure spending.
MoneyHash and Mastercard have partnered to expand access to MoneyHash’s Merchant Cloud platform across the Middle East and Africa. The collaboration enables a single API connection to the Mastercard Gateway, improving payment performance, transaction visibility, analytics, and scalability while maintaining high security and reliability standards.
Valu has partnered with Tactful AI to enhance customer experience through unified omnichannel engagement, AI-driven automation, and advanced insights. The collaboration supports faster, more personalized interactions across digital touchpoints while showcasing the growing strength of Egypt’s homegrown fintech and AI ecosystem.