Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Morocco has launched the WE-Elevate program with the DCO to support women and youth entrepreneurs in digitizing their businesses and scaling globally. The initiative offers e-learning, mentorship, and access to business platforms, reinforcing Morocco’s ambition to be Africa’s leading digital innovation hub.
Kuwait has launched the second edition of its Digital Skills Development Initiative with Google Cloud, targeting training in AI, cloud, and cybersecurity. The program supports “New Kuwait 2035” by boosting institutional efficiency, strengthening competitiveness, and positioning Kuwait as a regional technology hub.
Jordan Post and the Ministry of Youth have launched a joint e-commerce training program to equip young people with digital skills and entrepreneurship know-how. The initiative aims to boost youth participation in online business, preparing them for opportunities in both local and global markets.
Jordan has ranked first in the Arab world and 20th globally in cybersecurity with a 98.6% score, reflecting strong ICT talent and growth. The sector employs 46,000 people, contributes JD3.6 billion to GDP, and attracts global tech giants, positioning Jordan as a regional hub for digital transformation and innovation.
Orange Jordan, in partnership with MOTA, has launched the “Digital Solutions Hackathon for the Tourism Sector” to empower students to create inclusive digital tools for tourism. Running until December 2025, the initiative focuses on improving accessibility for persons with disabilities, with winners announced on December 3.
Egypt’s ICT Minister Amr Talaat met with executives from NVIDIA, Astera Labs, and Arm in the U.S. to boost cooperation in AI, electronics design, and semiconductors. His visit included the GSA Forum and bilateral meetings to attract investment and position Egypt as a regional hub for ICT innovation.
Egypt and Singapore will expand cooperation in digital transformation, renewable energy, and port development, with Singapore eyeing investment in the Suez Canal Economic Zone. Egypt continues advancing digital payments and CBDC plans, while Iraq has launched e-signatures to modernize government services and curb corruption.
Orange Egypt has launched Egypt’s first digital gold trading service in partnership with mnGm, enabling customers to buy and sell gold directly through My Orange app and Orange Cash Wallet. With investments starting from EGP 5, the platform redefines mobile wallets as full-fledged financial tools supporting Egypt’s digital economy.
Bangladesh has launched BanglaBiz, a unified investor portal linking Bida, Beza, Bepza, BHTPA, and BSCIC OSS systems for the first time. Backed by Jica, the platform consolidates services, offers interactive tools for investors, and sets the stage for a fully integrated Investor Single Window Platform in future phases.
Grameenphone, Bangladesh’s largest telecom operator, controls nearly half of the market despite SMP regulations. Rivals Robi and Banglalink accuse it of anti-competitive practices and have filed complaints with the Competition Commission. Regulators continue to face pressure to enforce rules that curb dominance while keeping the sector competitive.