Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Jazz welcomed the PTCL–Telenor merger, calling it a chance to end unsustainable price wars and prioritize digital innovation. The company urged regulators to ensure fair competition and spectrum allocation to advance Pakistan’s digital transformation.
Zong Engage’s Manhunt 2 PUBG Mobile Tournament drew 21,000 players and 1,300 teams, becoming Pakistan’s biggest esports event. With international participation and major partnerships, Zong continues to power youth innovation and elevate the country’s digital entertainment landscape.
Morocco’s INPT and Al Mada Foundation launched a pioneering Master’s in Data and AI featuring a paid work-study model. The program blends academic and corporate experience to train data-driven professionals ready to lead the country’s digital transformation.
Ooredoo Kuwait partnered with Infobip to launch the Agentic AI-powered CXOP platform, enabling Kuwaiti enterprises to deliver personalized, autonomous customer interactions across multiple channels — a milestone in the country’s conversational AI and digital transformation journey.
Orange Jordan and ICON launched the second phase of their Startup Growth Acceleration Program in Al-Karak and Aqaba, supporting entrepreneurs through mentorship, training, and networking under the GIZ-led E4DE initiative to promote sustainable business growth across southern Jordan.
Jordan introduced mobile number portability, allowing users to switch operators without changing numbers. The reform boosts consumer choice, digital identity integration, and fair competition across the telecom sector — driving quality, innovation, and network investment in line with national digital economy goals.
Tagaddod, Egypt’s cleantech pioneer, secured $26.3 million in Series A funding led by The Arab Energy Fund to scale its AI-powered renewable feedstock platform across Africa, Asia, and Europe, strengthening the global supply chain for sustainable aviation fuel and biofuels.
ExxonMobil Egypt and fintech firm Octane have partnered to digitize vehicle services nationwide, introducing a new Digital Refueling System to enhance fleet efficiency, transparency, and operational control across Egypt.
TikTok, working with the Bangladesh government, launched a dedicated STEM Feed to deliver credible, curated science and technology content to learners nationwide. The Dhaka event gathered officials, educators, and creators; #STEMTok will amplify local, Bangla-first content. With safety features and policy alignment, the initiative aims to narrow urban-rural learning gaps and empower youth through accessible digital education.
Bahrain’s Tamkeen will lead the Kingdom’s Pavilion at GITEX Global 2025 in Dubai, showcasing 14 startups and SMEs to global investors and partners, advancing Bahrain’s innovation ecosystem and ICT sector growth.