Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Egypt’s MCIT and Orange Egypt have signed a two-year agreement to expand telemedicine services in remote and underserved areas. The initiative will deploy mobile digital health units, link local clinics with major hospitals, and improve access to healthcare through scalable, technology-driven solutions.
Egypt’s MCIT and Orange Egypt signed a two-year MoU to expand telemedicine services in remote and underserved areas. The initiative will deploy mobile digital health units, link local clinics with major hospitals, and improve access to medical care through scalable, technology-driven healthcare solutions.
Telemedicine is reshaping Saudi primary care under Vision 2030, but scaling virtual services raises ethical, privacy, workload, and equity challenges. Sustainable adoption requires culturally aligned consent practices, privacy-by-design governance, institutional support for clinicians, and inclusive digital health strategies to ensure vulnerable populations are not left behind.
This Guinness World Record marks a major milestone in digital healthcare, proving that ultra-low latency, highly resilient networks can support life-critical medical procedures across continents. The achievement underscores the role of advanced telecom infrastructure in enabling real-time collaboration between healthcare systems and expanding access to specialized medical expertise worldwide.
Zain Omantel International and Zain Kuwait enabled a Guinness World Record-setting remote surgery between Kuwait and Brazil using ultra-low latency connectivity. Achieving just 199ms latency over 12,000km, the project demonstrates how advanced, resilient digital infrastructure can support real-time medical innovation at global scale.
M42’s Abu Dhabi Health Data Services (ADHDS), in partnership with G42’s Presight and Jordanian ministries, launched Jordan’s first Digital Health Center, linking remote hospitals through AI-powered telehealth services that reduce diagnostic delays and expand access to critical care.
Morocco marks a year of robotic surgery success, including record-setting remote operations. Oncorad leads with 178 procedures and expanding training programs. The health ministry plans robotics for major hospitals, targeting widespread adoption and rural access by 2030, cementing Morocco’s role as a regional medical technology hub.
Saudi Arabia is integrating AI and telemedicine to revolutionize healthcare, particularly in remote areas, as part of its Vision 2030. Initiatives like the Seha Virtual Hospital and AI apps are enhancing diagnostics and patient care. The digital health market is projected to grow from $3.2 billion in 2024 to $13.3 billion by 2031.
Saudi Arabia’s healthcare system is undergoing a digital transformation, with significant investments in telemedicine, mobile health apps, and AI technologies. This shift aims to improve patient care, increase accessibility, and lower costs, particularly in rural areas. The country’s Vision 2030 and growing healthcare budget support these efforts.
Etihad Salam Telecom and Cloud Solutions have partnered to revolutionize digital healthcare in Saudi Arabia. By combining telecommunications infrastructure and cloud technology, the collaboration aims to improve healthcare accessibility, efficiency, and patient outcomes. This initiative aligns with Saudi Vision 2030’s digital transformation goals for healthcare.