Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Gotion High-Tech debuted its All-Scenario Zero-Carbon Solution and 20MWh BESS at Solar & Storage Live KSA 2025 to accelerate Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 goals. The technologies enable large-scale energy efficiency, cost reduction, and sustainable decarbonization across industries.
du unveiled its AI Park and National Hybrid AI Platform at GITEX Global 2025, advancing the UAE’s vision for digital sovereignty. The initiatives combine hyperscale AI infrastructure, green data centers, and innovation hubs to empower secure, independent, and sustainable AI-driven growth.
Huawei and UNESCO IITE launched the 10th Middle East & Central Asia ICT Competition at GITEX 2025, pledging to train one million digital talents in the next decade. The program enhances ICT education, fosters AI innovation, and prepares youth for the global digital economy.
Kuwait Municipality has launched the Baladia 139 app to let residents report municipal issues with photos and GPS data, track progress, and receive resolution updates. The app aims to boost transparency, speed up response times, and digitize public service delivery.
du and Aqaba Digital Hub signed an MoU to develop regional digital corridors linking the GCC, Levant, Asia, and Europe. The partnership enhances connectivity resilience, reduces latency, and positions Jordan as a key hub in the Middle East’s digital transformation.
Jordan’s industrial exports rose 6.6% to JD4.8 billion in early 2025, driven by construction, chemicals, and garment sectors. Expanded market access and competitiveness helped boost trade, with India, Saudi Arabia, and Iraq among top destinations.
The Iraq Development Fund and GIZ have signed an MoU to boost youth empowerment and sustainable economic growth in Iraq. The partnership focuses on MSME development, financial access, and green and digital transformation, funded by Germany’s BMZ and supported by the EU.
Egypt’s Central Bank and MCIT launched the ‘AI for FinTech’ Hackathon to train DEBI students in AI-driven financial innovation. The initiative strengthens Egypt’s FinTech ecosystem, linking academic learning with real-world banking challenges and promoting youth-led digital transformation.
PayTabs Egypt and Valu have launched a QR-powered merchant app that enables contactless smartphone payments, replacing POS hardware. The solution enhances financial inclusion, reduces costs, and supports Egypt’s digital payment transformation.
MTN Nigeria plans to extend its fiber network to 8 million homes by 2028, supporting the national broadband plan and boosting digital inclusion. The project tackles connectivity gaps through local partnerships and policy alignment with the NCC.