Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
The Nursing Informatics Forum 2025 at Sultan Qaboos University highlighted how student-led digital health innovations can be translated into real clinical applications. The event reinforced the role of nursing informatics in improving patient care, operational efficiency, and healthcare quality, in line with Oman’s broader digital transformation goals.
A landmark partnership between Dasman Diabetes Institute and Zain Kuwait aims to accelerate digital health innovation through smart devices, data-driven research, secure health platforms, and global collaborations. Together, the organizations seek to enhance preventive care, empower healthier lifestyles, and support Kuwait’s national development priorities through advanced technology.
Zong 4G has partnered with the JDC Foundation to fund free medical diagnostic services for low-income communities in Karachi. By covering test costs, Zong enables JDC to expand its capacity and range of screenings, easing financial burdens for underserved patients and strengthening access to essential healthcare through its CSR efforts.
Fakeeh University Hospital has become the first UAE hospital to attain HIMSS EMRAM Stage 7 accreditation, marking the highest level of digital maturity in global healthcare. Leveraging AI, real-time data, and automation, the hospital delivers paperless, patient-centered care aligned with Dubai’s smart healthcare vision. The milestone reaffirms Fakeeh Health’s commitment to innovation, safety, and humanized digital transformation across the region.
M42 has launched M42 Saudi Arabia to advance digital, precision, and preventive healthcare, expanding its regional health intelligence ecosystem and strengthening Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 healthcare transformation.
China has unveiled the world’s first AI hospital, featuring 14 AI doctors, marking a major step in AI adoption in healthcare. This development has generated significant attention across the tech, healthcare, and cryptocurrency industries, with potential impacts on blockchain and AI-driven token markets.
Ekshef.com, Egypt’s leading doctor booking platform, celebrates its third anniversary, marking significant growth with over 11,000 certified physicians in major cities. Founded by Khaled Khamis, the platform connects patients with healthcare professionals, offering easy appointment booking and revolutionizing access to quality healthcare across the country.
Orange Egypt and El Ezaby Pharmacies have partnered to enhance connectivity across over 400 pharmacy branches in Egypt using advanced SD-WAN solutions. This collaboration improves operational efficiency, supports future expansion, and strengthens the pharmacies’ digital infrastructure with innovations like Microsoft 365 integration, boosting service quality and customer experience.
Sheikh Khalid bin Hamad Ahmed Al-Khalifa discussed the need for a unified health data framework in the GCC at Arab Health 2024. The Digital Health & AI Forum highlighted AI’s role in improving healthcare, with key insights on the benefits of secure, accessible health data across the region.
Intertec Systems, in partnership with HPE and THB, hosted the Health Tech Innovation Summit 2024 in the UAE. The summit explored AI, digital transformation, and data management in healthcare. The event provided valuable insights into how technology can improve patient care, operational efficiency, and the digitalization of healthcare.