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
GS Group and ITIDA have signed a major MoU to expand Egypt’s Global Delivery Center footprint, adding nearly 2,000 skilled jobs and increasing ICT exports. Announced at the Global Offshoring Summit, the partnership boosts Egypt’s role as a leading global hub for high-value digital and offshoring services.
NexGen has partnered with Panasonic to lead Egypt’s smart home revolution, introducing KNX-based integrated systems that offer major energy savings and enhanced living experiences. The collaboration strengthens Panasonic’s regional presence and accelerates Egypt’s adoption of intelligent, secure, and sustainable home technologies.
Egypt has approved IoT services for smart vehicles, enabling automakers to offer connected features such as navigation, diagnostics, and emergency assistance. The move supports Egypt’s smart transport goals, strengthens its automotive industry strategy, and accelerates digital transformation through safer, more efficient and technology-driven mobility.
Egypt’s Information Technology Industry Development Agency (ITIDA) has signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding with Ericsson to accelerate the country’s digital transformation and strengthen its ICT and digital services sectors. Announced under the patronage of Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly, the partnership aligns with the Digital Egypt Strategy for Offshoring Industry 2022–2026 and aims to enhance ICT technologies, expand engineering and R&D capabilities, and create new youth employment opportunities.
Egypt’s ICT sector is emerging as a national growth engine, with 55 new outsourcing agreements set to create 70,000 jobs. Alongside major transport, investment, and tourism developments, the government is pushing reforms and international partnerships to fuel economic expansion and strengthen regional engagement.
Bangladesh’s new data protection and governance ordinances establish strict consent rules, define citizens as data owners, and introduce strong safeguards for sensitive and children’s data. With the NRDEX data exchange platform and a unified digital ID on the way, the reforms aim to build trust, enhance security, and accelerate digital transformation across the country.
BestBari’s agreement with Rupayan signals a major shift toward digital property buying in Bangladesh, reflecting rising confidence in proptech partnerships and growing demand from online-first homebuyers.
Iran engaged regional regulators at SATRC-26 to advance digital cooperation, align on emerging ICT policies, and strengthen spectrum, connectivity, and innovation frameworks across South Asia.
Bahrain is gathering regional and global financial leaders for a high-impact conference focused on digital transformation, market innovation, and advancing the competitiveness of its capital markets under Vision 2030.
The UAE and Gulf nations continue to dominate MENA internet performance, with speeds exceeding 300 Mbps and a growing divide between high-speed leaders and the rest of the region. Jordan’s strong showing highlights accelerating digital progress beyond the Gulf as connectivity competition intensifies.