Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Algeria is advancing university incubators to fuel entrepreneurship and tackle youth unemployment, targeting 20,000 startups by 2029. Engaging tens of thousands of students, the initiative fosters innovation and economic diversification but faces challenges like financing and infrastructure gaps.
General Assembly Bahrain and Advantari Digital Solutions have partnered to connect skilled graduates with industry opportunities, combining education and real-world experience to strengthen Bahrain’s digital talent pipeline. The partnership includes collaborative events and aims to foster innovation and growth in the tech sector.
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Borouge and Honeywell are collaborating to develop AI-powered autonomous operations at Borouge’s UAE plant, pioneering the petrochemical industry’s first real-time AI control room. The initiative supports Borouge’s AIDT transformation goals to enhance efficiency, safety, and profitability at the world’s largest petrochemical site.
Space42 has launched the Thuraya Mobile Broadband Hotspot, a rugged and secure satellite terminal providing reliable broadband connectivity for remote land and maritime users across multiple regions. Compatible with the Thuraya satellite network and upcoming Thuraya-4, the terminal supports mission-critical communications for government and commercial sectors.
SLASSCOM’s Women Technopreneurs Forum concluded Hack Like a Girl 2.0 and Fast Forward 4.0, empowering female tech founders in Sri Lanka. Five startups won Fast Forward’s accelerator support, while university teams presented innovative hackathon projects addressing social challenges. Supported by key partners, these initiatives boost female-led innovation in Sri Lanka’s tech ecosystem.
ST Engineering iDirect and solutions by stc have partnered to upgrade satellite communication networks across Saudi Arabia. The collaboration will enhance scalable, reliable connectivity for government, enterprise, and telecom sectors, supporting the Kingdom’s fast-growing digital economy and infrastructure goals.
Qatar Islamic Bank has launched the QIB Junior App, a first-of-its-kind digital banking platform for youth aged 8–17. The app combines a prepaid Visa card with savings tools and parental controls, aiming to build financial literacy and confidence under secure supervision. The solution aligns with Qatar’s vision for digital inclusion and sustainable development.