Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Jatri has secured a strategic investment from Gobi Partners, marking the VC firm’s first entry into Bangladesh. The deal will fuel product innovation and MENA expansion through Saafir, as the Dhaka-based platform scales its unified model for global travel inventory, distribution, and embedded trade finance across enterprise markets.
TPConnects has partnered with Lufthansa City Center International to introduce its Iris platform across 320+ agencies worldwide. The collaboration will empower LCC agencies with NDC-enabled, LCC, and EDIFACT content via a unified platform, driving digital transformation and strengthening global travel distribution.
Qatar Airways will showcase its latest travel innovations at the Arabian Travel Market, including Sama’s AI booking system, Qsuite – Next Gen, and Qverse. The airline will also unveil Sama’s Arabic-speaking capabilities, enhancing accessibility and cultural relevance for its AI-powered digital human cabin crew.
SITA and NEC have partnered to advance digital identity adoption in the travel industry, joining forces in SITA’s Digital Travel Ecosystem. This collaboration aims to simplify biometric identity verification, increase interoperability, and improve security, enhancing the passenger experience at airports and airlines worldwide.
Sabre Corporation recently hosted a Technology Day in Jeddah, showcasing innovations for Saudi Arabia’s travel industry. The event emphasized Sabre’s commitment to the region and featured demonstrations of cutting-edge travel technologies designed to enhance customer experiences. Partnerships with local airlines further reinforce Sabre’s dedication to driving industry innovation.
Sabre Corporation collaborates with Oman’s government to enhance digital transformation in travel management. This partnership, involving training sessions on advanced technological tools, aims to improve efficiency and automate processes within Oman’s travel sectors, aligning with the nation’s strategic goals.
Mohamed Abdelhadi Mezi, CEO of Volz, revolutionizes travel in Algeria with an online platform for airline tickets and fintech solutions like “book now, pay later.” Also leading Hotelris, he enhances digital marketing strategies for the travel industry.