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
Egypt’s digital exports surged to $7.4 billion in 2025, driven by strong ICT growth, expanding outsourcing services, and major gains in digital skills and public platforms. Investments in infrastructure, AI-enabled services, and telecom upgrades have reinforced the country’s role as an emerging hub in global digital trade.
Lenovo and Enactus Morocco are hosting a national gaming hackathon in Casablanca to encourage youth to develop game-based solutions for education and social impact. The initiative taps into Morocco’s rapidly growing gaming sector, positioning video games as tools for innovation, skills development, and social entrepreneurship.
Egypt’s ICT sector has driven rapid growth in digital exports, infrastructure, outsourcing, and skills development over the past seven years. With strong investment, workforce expansion, and regulatory support, the country is strengthening its position as a regional digital hub and a global outsourcing destination.
Bangladesh is preparing to introduce a one-stop digital approval platform for telecom infrastructure under its Network and Licensing Policy 2025. By recognising tower and fibre providers as national connectivity infrastructure and streamlining right-of-way approvals, the country aims to accelerate 4G and 5G rollout, reduce deployment delays, and support digital inclusion and economic growth.
Saudi Arabia has launched a digital crime investigation system in Jeddah’s Al-Husayniyah district to streamline evidence collection and improve coordination between police and authorities. The initiative combines real-time digital tools with new property documentation requirements, aiming to accelerate investigations, enhance data accuracy, and strengthen public safety as part of wider law enforcement modernization.
EV Group is a new digital platform integrating Oman’s electric vehicle ecosystem through charging station discovery, trip planning, and an EV marketplace. Developed by Muscat AI Solutions, the app addresses fragmented services and supports local businesses, providing EV owners with a centralised, user-focused solution for charging and mobility needs.
Vodafone Oman and Sultan Qaboos University concluded a three-day hackathon focused on practical digital transformation solutions across government, healthcare, smart cities, and cybersecurity. The initiative produced deployable concepts and reinforced a broader partnership supporting AI research, talent development, and applied innovation in Oman.
Orange will deploy connectivity, digital platforms, and AI-powered tools to support AFCON Morocco 2025, enhancing fan engagement through real-time content, multilingual assistance, and connected fan zones across Africa. The initiative highlights the growing role of telecom infrastructure in transforming sports consumption on the continent.
PayTabs Kuwait and BEDE, powered by Zain, have partnered to simplify digital commerce for SMEs through BEDE Shop, a new social commerce platform. The initiative enables fast online storefront creation, social media payments, and QR-based transactions, supporting financial inclusion and SME growth across Kuwait.
Egypt’s digital exports reached $7.4bn over seven years, driven by rapid ICT sector growth, outsourcing expansion, skills development, and major infrastructure investment. Government focus on digital strategy, AI adoption, and broadband upgrades has strengthened Egypt’s position as a global outsourcing and digital services hub.