Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
ACES India will deploy advanced 4G and 5G telecom infrastructure across Bangalore’s Namma Metro, enhancing connectivity for over 300 million annual commuters. The 13-year partnership supports India’s digital mobility goals through a shared infrastructure model that reduces costs and accelerates service rollout.
Kamal ElSoueni leads Rabbit Mobility, an electric scooter and bike rental platform in Egypt, promoting clean urban mobility. The app offers on-demand and subscription services, has saved significant CO₂ emissions, and logged over one million kilometers, reducing traffic and pollution in major cities.
Enakl, a Morocco-based urban mobility startup, raised USD 1.4M in pre-seed funding to expand its sustainable transport solutions in emerging markets. The investment, led by Catalyst Fund, will support the startup’s efforts to improve urban mobility through AI-driven technologies and collective transport options, particularly in Casablanca.
Porter has launched in the UAE, offering versatile delivery solutions in Dubai and Sharjah with a fleet that caters to various sizes, from small parcels to large freight. This move aims to enhance the efficiency of last-mile deliveries, filling significant gaps in the market and setting new standards in logistics.