Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
KENITRA – October 27, 2025: The fourth edition of Maghrebna Innovation – Vision 2030 celebrated Morocco’s rising generation of innovators, who are using technology and creativity to preserve culture, empower communities, and fuel entrepreneurship.
Morocco Telecom achieved 1.2% revenue growth to MAD 27.27 billion (USD 2.95B) in the first nine months of 2025, supported by African subsidiaries and broadband demand, offsetting local market pressures.
Saudi Arabia’s Squadio raises $3 million to enhance its AI-powered global hiring platform, connecting over 55,000 vetted tech professionals with companies across MENA, Africa, and Silicon Valley.
Kuwait will host the 4th Digital Transformation Kuwait Conference on November 17–18, uniting government, regulators, and tech leaders to drive Vision 2035 through AI, cloud, and cybersecurity innovation.
AQABA – October 27, 2025: His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II inaugurated the Aqaba Digital Hub, Jordan’s first fully integrated digital infrastructure project and one of the largest data and technology facilities in the Middle East.
Jordan’s Ministry of Education and Replit have launched Siraj, an Arabic-language AI learning assistant, reaching 100,000 students in its pilot phase and paving the way for nationwide AI-enabled education.
Valu and Amazon Egypt have renewed their partnership to expand flexible payment plans and deliver a smoother, more affordable shopping experience for Egyptian consumers.
Velents.ai has secured USD 1.5M to launch Agent.sa, the Middle East’s first Arabic-speaking AI employee, marking a major step in regional enterprise automation.
Velents.ai, an Egypt–Saudi AI startup, raised USD 1.5M to launch Agent.sa — the first Arabic-speaking AI employee designed to transform enterprise workflows across the Middle East.
Bahrain’s Mumtalakat and SandboxAQ have launched a $1 billion AI- and quantum-powered biotech partnership to accelerate drug discovery and position the Kingdom as a regional innovation hub.