Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Nepal Telecom has extended 4G internet and mobile services to Lamjung’s remote villages, improving connectivity for residents and enabling advances in education, healthcare, and local business. The initiative marks a major step toward inclusive digital development in rural Nepal.
Morocco is investing nearly MAD 10 billion under Digital Morocco 2030 to expand AI adoption, create 240,000 jobs, and strengthen innovation in finance and healthcare. Despite challenges, the country is emerging as a North African leader in AI-driven digital transformation.
Kuwait’s Scientific Center has launched the “STEAM Bus,” a mobile lab with optics, energy, and movement stations offering interactive science learning. The initiative brings experiments directly to schools, encouraging curiosity and bridging classroom lessons with real-world applications.
Southern Technical University, in partnership with Smart Cloud Group, has opened an IT and AI training lab to enhance digital skills, align education with labor market needs, and support Iraq’s innovation-driven development.
Saudi Arabia opened GSR-25 with ITU, uniting 190 nations to address the digital divide. A joint study calls for $2.8 trillion in investment, while Saudi initiatives focus on skills, regulation, and AI-era solutions to achieve universal connectivity.
Munify has raised $3M in seed funding led by Y Combinator to expand its cross-border digital banking services for Egyptians abroad. The fintech aims to reduce remittance costs, improve access to global banking, and strengthen financial inclusion for expatriates.
Grey and dLocal have achieved 80% quarterly payout growth in new markets, including Brazil, South Africa, and Egypt. Their partnership is enabling faster, low-cost cross-border payments, supporting Grey’s expansion and dLocal’s global growth strategy amid efforts to regain investor confidence.
Egypt is advancing its digital transformation roadmap to attract ICT investment, boost skills training, and support startups. With rapid sector growth, global partnerships, and Vision 2030 alignment, the country is positioning itself as a regional digital leader.
Bangladesh is prioritising logistics reforms to cut trade costs and sustain export growth. Experts stress that reducing bottlenecks, modernising infrastructure, and enabling private-public partnerships are critical to maintaining competitiveness as the country transitions from LDC status.
Bangladeshi schools are rethinking teaching as AI tools like ChatGPT reshape classrooms. Educators see both risks to academic honesty and opportunities for innovation, adopting hybrid approaches that emphasise critical thinking, teacher training, and ethical guidelines to balance AI’s benefits with authentic learning.