Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Kuwaiti women lead 41% of startups, driving innovation across sectors like fintech and e-commerce. Backed by Vision 2035 and support platforms, female founders are reshaping the economy and culture despite funding and regulatory challenges.
Oman’s MTCIT launched the Space Accelerators Programme to support ten local startups in developing space technologies across satellite communications, AI, drones, and more. The one-year initiative includes technical and business training and aligns with Oman’s economic diversification and tech advancement objectives.
Algeria is involving its start-up ecosystem in infrastructure projects to drive innovation and reduce technological dependence. A new joint commission will connect start-ups with infrastructure stakeholders, supporting digital solutions and creating skilled jobs as part of the country’s broader knowledge economy strategy.
Oman’s Space Accelerators Programme supports ten startups in satellite communications, AI, IoT, and more, offering training and incentives. The initiative promotes space innovation aligned with Oman’s economic diversification and tech advancement goals.
Oman’s MTCIT launched the Space Accelerators Programme to nurture 10 local startups in space tech sectors like satellite communications and AI, fostering entrepreneurship and national capability development.
Standard Chartered Bahrain, alongside Bahrain FinTech Bay, has selected ten female-led startups to join the Futuremakers Women in Tech Bahrain programme’s sixth cohort. The initiative offers expert training, mentorship, and networking over eight weeks, aiming to accelerate women entrepreneurs in diverse tech sectors and foster a more inclusive innovation ecosystem aligned with Bahrain’s economic development goals.
Algeria shared its progress on start-up support and economic reforms at the 2025 Summer Davos Forum, reinforcing its commitment to global innovation and entrepreneurship.
Turkey’s National Technology Initiative supports nearly 100 startups annually to attend major global tech events, fostering investor engagement, partnerships, and market expansion. Applications for the 2025–2026 round are open until July 1.
Visa has made strategic investments in Tunisian fintech Konnect and Moroccan startup PayTic, enhancing its commitment to Africa’s fintech ecosystem. These investments are part of Visa’s ongoing USD 1B initiative, empowering startups with funding and mentorship. Konnect offers instant payments via shareable links, while PayTic provides compliance tools for financial institutions.
Sadq, a digital signature provider based in Riyadh, raised $1.46 million in a Pre-Series A round led by X by Unifonic. The funds will help the company scale its infrastructure, enhance security, and support the growing demand for paperless workflows in line with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 digital transformation agenda.