Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Iraq has announced the creation of two new colleges at the University of Baghdad — the College of Excellence and the College of Artificial Intelligence — to open in 2025–2026. The initiative strengthens Iraq’s National AI Strategy, aiming to modernize higher education, upskill talent, and reduce reliance on outdated economic models despite infrastructure and faculty challenges.
ITIDA and NTI have trained over 3,100 graduates in their summer program, with 4,500 trainees currently enrolled and 3,000 more set to join next month. The initiative provides world-class digital training, ensuring quality content and delivery through site visits to prepare Egypt’s youth for future tech careers.
Morocco has entered the MENA startup top five after Ora Technologies’ $7.5 million raise pushed it past Egypt in July 2025. The month saw record funding of $783 million across the region, with Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Iraq leading. Morocco’s momentum highlights its growing role as a rising tech hub.
Egypt’s ICT sector is rapidly expanding, with 74 outsourcing firms set to hire 60,000 specialists and the electronics industry on track to grow from 83 companies today to 120 by 2028. President El-Sisi has urged investment in 5G, advanced training, and AI strategies to strengthen Egypt’s role as a regional tech leader.
The Egyptian Exchange (EGX) has rolled out its first mobile app, delivering market news, securities data, and real-time insights through a Market Watch feature. In beta phase, the Android-only app invites users to provide feedback via a Discussion Forum to enhance its future development.
TMC Pvt. Ltd. and SAP Pakistan hosted the “Digital HR, AI-Driven Experience” conference in Karachi, highlighting the urgent need for AI-powered HR transformation. With only 34% of organizations digitized, the event urged Pakistan to embrace data-driven HR to upskill talent, boost retention, and build a resilient workforce for the future.
Smart has launched the Travē app, offering seamless eSIM connectivity in over 80 countries. The app provides instant QR-less activation, flexible low-cost data plans, real-time monitoring, and reliable 5G speeds — making global travel more affordable, accessible, and hassle-free for Filipinos and international travelers.
Jordan will participate for the first time in the Intra-African Trade Fair in Algeria, with 12 companies from diverse sectors. The initiative aims to expand exports into new markets, build Arab-African economic partnerships, and highlight Jordan’s role in advancing regional trade and integration.
Algérie Télécom has replaced French with English on its invoices, pairing it with Arabic as the two official languages used. The move reflects Algeria’s broader shift toward global integration and English-speaking markets, while distancing itself from colonial legacies and reinforcing modernization of state enterprises.
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has released a manual establishing India’s first standard framework for rating properties on digital connectivity. With indoor coverage critical for 4G and 5G services, the framework provides transparent criteria to guide developers, operators, and consumers toward stronger, future-ready digital infrastructure nationwide.