Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Moroccan proptech Yakeey has raised a record $15 million Series A round, with Beltone Venture Capital joining IFC, Enza Capital, and 212 Founders. The funding will help Yakeey scale its end-to-end digital real estate platform, modernise property transactions in Morocco, and expand regionally across North Africa.
EY has launched Studio+ across Mena, bringing together regional and global expertise in design, technology, and customer experience. The new offering helps organisations deliver end-to-end, AI-powered transformation, with a focus on measurable impact. The launch in Riyadh also saw EY sign an MoU with stc to drive ecosystem-led innovation.
Es’hailSat is showcasing its Tier-4 Teleport and satellite capabilities at DIMDEX 2026, highlighting secure GOVMIL communications for maritime and defence sectors. As Qatar’s national operator, it is demonstrating resilient, end-to-end connectivity for remote and high-risk environments across the region.
FAB Misr and e& launched a digital-first campaign for the Ahlaweya Card that rewards fans every time Al Ahly SC wins. The playful concept links football victories to real benefits, turning banking into an emotional, loyalty-driven experience for younger customers.
Mal has raised $230 million led by BlueFive Capital to build an AI-native Islamic digital bank targeting underbanked communities. Headquartered in Abu Dhabi, the mobile-first platform will launch in 2026, starting in the UAE before expanding across the Middle East and Asia, combining ethical finance with intelligent digital infrastructure.
From AI-powered classrooms to coding academies and personalised tutoring, EdTech startups across MENA are reshaping how Arab youth learn. These platforms are closing critical skills gaps in technology, language, and personal development, making education more accessible and aligned with modern workforce demands.
SolvFast will launch its AI-powered digital transformation platform in Egypt and Saudi Arabia in 2026, offering over 50 integrated business applications and an AI assistant to help enterprises, especially SMEs, replace fragmented systems with unified, intelligent operations across the MENA region.
Zain Great Idea brought 11 startups from six markets to Silicon Valley for an intensive global acceleration journey. Founders engaged with leading tech giants, refined business fundamentals, strengthened investment readiness, and pitched to global investors, reinforcing Zain’s role as a regional ecosystem builder for innovation and digital entrepreneurship.
Saudi Arabia and Egypt achieved Category A status in the World Bank’s 2025 GovTech Maturity Index, ranking second and 22nd globally, respectively. Driven by Vision 2030 and Digital Egypt initiatives, both countries demonstrated major advances in digital service delivery, automation, and citizen engagement, underscoring rapid progress in regional digital governance.
Mastercard has partnered with Egypt-based Fuelin to digitize fleet fuel payments across MENA. The solution combines real-time controls, commercial cards, and advanced security to replace cash-based processes, reduce fraud, improve efficiency, and deliver richer operational and sustainability insights for fleet operators and fuel stations.