8 December 2025
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2025

Egypt Launches CREATIVA x MINT Tech Hackathon to Drive Youth Innovation and Entrepreneurship

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Egypt’s Digital Egypt Creativity Centers (Creativa) and MINT by EGBank have launched the CREATIVA x MINT Tech Hackathon, a nationwide competition promoting digital innovation and youth entrepreneurship. Backed by ITIDA and Startup Factory, the event spans four cities and offers EGP 180,000 in total prizes, mentorship, and financial inclusion benefits, reinforcing Egypt’s Digital Transformation and youth empowerment agenda.

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Egypt Tops Afro-Asia Forum for Innovation and Technology, Strengthening Its Regional Leadership

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Egypt dominated the Afro-Asia Forum for Innovation and Technology in Malaysia, winning 68 awards and 19 first-place titles in key tech categories. The victory led to Egypt’s selection as host of the 2026 forum in Aswan. Backed by the Ministry of Communications and NTI, Egypt’s youth showcased global-caliber innovation in AI, robotics, and entrepreneurship — reinforcing the country’s leadership in digital transformation and regional innovation.

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RYZE Evolves into AI-Powered Digital Hub Empowering Bangladesh’s Youth

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Banglalink’s RYZE platform has evolved into an AI-powered digital hub for Bangladesh’s youth, offering a suite of tools like Vocalyze (AI speaking coach), CV-RYZEr (AI resume builder), and SummaRYZE (AI writing assistant). Designed to promote learning, creativity, and self-expression, RYZE is helping young Bangladeshis build professional confidence and digital fluency, driving the nation’s AI-led future.

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AFS and Reboot01 Partner to Build Bahrain’s Next-Generation FinTech Talent Pipeline

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Arab Financial Services (AFS) and Reboot01 have formed a strategic partnership to train and employ Bahrain’s next generation of FinTech professionals. The initiative offers hands-on training, internships, and recruitment opportunities, bridging education with industry needs. With an inclusive, project-based curriculum and a goal of graduating 350 developers annually, Reboot01 and AFS aim to drive Bahrain’s digital economy and regional innovation leadership.

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Bahrain Launches Bulk KYC Service to Enhance Digital Trust and Compliance in Financial Sector

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Bahrain’s iGA and Beyon Connect have launched the Bulk KYC Service, allowing financial institutions to verify customer data in bulk directly against national registries. Built on the eKey 2.0 framework, the system enhances regulatory compliance, security, and user convenience. It forms part of Bahrain’s broader push toward a trusted, data-secure financial ecosystem and strengthens its position as a regional leader in digital identity innovation.

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iGA and EWA Integrate Electricity and Water Services into Bahrain’s MyGov App

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Bahrain’s iGA and EWA have merged the Electricity & Water Services App into the MyGov app as part of a nationwide digital unification initiative. Starting October 23, users can access all EWA services—such as bill payments and consumption summaries—via MyGov, which has surpassed 550,000 downloads since launch. The move streamlines access to public services under Bahrain’s mobile app merger strategy.

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Bahrain FinTech Bay and Tether Partner to Advance Blockchain Innovation

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Bahrain FinTech Bay has partnered with Tether to drive blockchain innovation and digital asset education in Bahrain. The collaboration builds on the Central Bank of Bahrain’s new stablecoin regulatory framework, aiming to attract global talent and investment while promoting sustainable and compliant blockchain growth. The initiative strengthens Bahrain’s position as a leading fintech and blockchain hub in the GCC.

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Algeria Launches National University Digital Library to Boost Higher Education and Research

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Algeria’s Ministry of Higher Education has launched the University Digital Library, a platform hosting over 110,000 academic and research documents. The initiative, led by Minister Kamel Baddari, aims to modernize higher education through digital access, promote intellectual property collaboration with INAPI, and preserve national heritage. It reinforces Algeria’s vision of open knowledge, digital inclusion, and innovation-led learning.

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Algeria Reaffirms Commitment to Africa’s Growth at UNCTAD’s 16th Ministerial Session in Geneva

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At the 16th UNCTAD Ministerial Session in Geneva, Algeria reaffirmed its commitment to Africa’s development through major infrastructure, trade, and digital connectivity projects. Minister Kamel Rezig highlighted initiatives such as the Trans-Saharan Highway, Gas Pipeline, high-speed internet network, and a $1 billion fund for African start-ups. He emphasized Algeria’s support for AfCFTA and called for fair debt solutions, positioning Algeria as a key advocate for African unity, innovation, and sustainable growth.

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Etihad Salam and AFR-IX Telecom Partner to Link Medusa Submarine Cable System to Saudi Arabia

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Etihad Salam has partnered with AFR-IX Telecom to connect Saudi Arabia to the Medusa Submarine Cable System via Aqaba, Jordan. The deal establishes Saudi Arabia as a key interconnection hub between Europe, Africa, and Asia, enhancing digital capacity and supporting Vision 2030 goals. The 8,760 km Medusa cable delivers up to 480 Tbps of bandwidth, enabling faster, more resilient data transfer across continents.

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