Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Pakistan’s IT Ministry and Ignite have launched the Prime Minister’s Cloud Enablement Programme and Pakistan Startup Fund to strengthen the digital economy, empower entrepreneurs, and attract global investment. The initiatives provide startups with infrastructure, funding, and exposure to advance innovation and digital transformation.
Pakistan’s IT ministry approves a series of tech initiatives under Ignite, including AI, cloud, and SAP training, a cybersecurity hackathon, and startup incubation to accelerate national digital transformation.
Daraz Sri Lanka partnered with the Ministry of Industry to train Relationship Officers under the National RO Program, equipping them to guide SMEs in digital adoption and e-commerce. The initiative supports SME growth, digital inclusion, and entrepreneurship across Sri Lanka.
Huawei Egypt hosted the 6th “HiRE” forum under Egypt’s ICT and Labor ministries to connect certified youth with top employers in AI, Cloud, and 5G. Over 100 firms joined the event, reinforcing Huawei’s role in Egypt’s Vision 2030 and its mission to build a skilled, future-ready digital workforce.
Algeria has officially signed the UN Convention against Cybercrime, underscoring its dedication to multilateral cooperation in tackling global cyber threats. The move highlights Algeria’s diplomatic leadership, with Ambassador Faouzia Mebarki playing a pivotal role in chairing the drafting process over four years.
IEC Telecom has unveiled a new tracking and communication solution designed to protect humanitarian workers operating in conflict zones and disaster-hit areas. The launch took place at AIDEX, the global humanitarian aid and disaster relief event, where the company presented its latest innovations aimed at improving safety, coordination, and efficiency in field operations.
Orange Jordan concluded its 2025 Summer Challenge themed “Startup4Good,” celebrating youth-led innovations in IoT, safety, and accessibility. The program, held with partners META and AWS, nurtured digital skills and entrepreneurship, reinforcing Orange Jordan’s commitment to empowering youth and advancing Jordan’s digital transformation.
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.
AWS and e& have launched the “AI Nation – Afaaq” programme to train 30,000 people in AI and cloud computing in the UAE. Supported by $1 billion in strategic investment, the initiative offers free certifications, live coaching, and access to AWS’s global learning tools — strengthening the nation’s AI talent pool and digital transformation goals.
Algérie Télécom and the National Organization of Algerian Journalists have signed a partnership offering over 30% discounts on all telecom services for journalists. The initiative reflects the company’s social responsibility and aims to improve the professional and social wellbeing of Algeria’s media community.