Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Oman’s Ministry of Health has launched the TeleStroke initiative, connecting five hospitals with SQUH and Khoula Hospital to deliver urgent treatments like thrombolysis via telemedicine. The program reduces delays for patients outside Muscat, supports local medical teams, and is set to expand nationwide to strengthen stroke care.
Sauda Musharrat, a Computer Engineering student at AIUB, received the Digital Bangladesh Award for her essay “Vision 2041: An Affordable Real-time Patient Monitoring System for Underprivileged Hospitals.” Organized by a2i, the nationwide competition recognized her innovative idea to strengthen healthcare access for underprivileged communities in Bangladesh.
Qatar’s MCIT has launched the Technology Radar Initiative, starting with the healthcare sector, to assess and prioritize emerging technologies aligned with Digital Agenda 2030. Through collaboration with experts and providers, the program will guide investments, boost digital trust, and enhance healthcare outcomes under Qatar National Vision 2030.
ADFD joined Jordan’s Digital Health Centre inauguration, supporting a unified electronic health records platform that advances remote care and healthcare modernization, reflecting strong UAE-Jordan development partnerships.
The US and UAE are deepening their healthcare partnership through US hospital presence, digital health innovation, and joint AI initiatives like the Stargate supercomputing cluster. This collaboration accelerates medical research, AI diagnostics, and biotech investments, forging a global model for AI-powered healthcare innovation.
Prince Hussein inaugurated Jordan’s first digital health center, enhancing access to rare medical specialties through telemedicine and smart systems. The initiative aims to reduce patient burdens and modernize healthcare, earning widespread praise as a significant step toward leveraging technology for better public health in Jordan.
iSUPPLY has secured $3 million in Sharia-compliant, revenue-based financing from Bokra to scale operations and expand access to medical supplies in Egypt. This funding supports the platform’s mission to improve supply chain efficiency using AI, helping to overcome long-standing healthcare distribution challenges in underserved areas.
MedIQ has raised $6 million in Series A funding, led by Rasmal Ventures and Joa Capital, to accelerate its expansion in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the GCC. The digital health startup is building an AI-powered hybrid healthcare ecosystem to modernize healthcare delivery and align with Vision 2030’s transformation goals.
Dr. Saira Siddique’s healthcare tech start-up, MedIQ, has raised $6 million to expand its AI-driven platform that connects insurers, healthcare providers, and patients. Following its success in Pakistan, MedIQ is now expanding into Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and other GCC markets, aligning with healthcare modernization goals in the region.
Morocco has launched two key digital healthcare initiatives at GITEX Africa 2025, including a partnership with CDG to enhance the health information ecosystem and the creation of GITEX Future Health Morocco Africa. These efforts aim to transform the country’s healthcare system and position Morocco as a regional hub for health innovation.