Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Rakez has partnered with Zoho to provide UAE-based businesses access to cloud-based digital tools and up to $1,000 in credits, helping companies improve operational efficiency, strengthen digital capabilities, and support growth aligned with the country’s broader digital economy objectives.
Iraq is emerging as a regional digital infrastructure opportunity as backbone investment, fibre expansion, and early data centre development shift the country from a transit route toward a domestic digital and connectivity hub.
The Digital Cooperation Organization and Arab News have partnered to address digital misinformation and explore AI’s impact on media, focusing on knowledge exchange and responsible practices to strengthen trust and integrity in the digital information ecosystem.
Oman’s Environment Authority has completed its full digital transformation through cloud adoption, improving service efficiency, cybersecurity readiness and environmental monitoring while advancing the country’s smart government and sustainability objectives.
UNESCO and Jordan’s Ministry of Education convened a digital transformation workshop in Amman to advance inclusive education reform, focusing on policy alignment, digital infrastructure and data-driven decision-making to support sustainable learning outcomes.
Huawei is expanding its focus on digital talent development in Nepal through initiatives like Seeds for the Future, combining infrastructure investment with ICT skills training to support the country’s digital transformation and prepare young professionals for emerging technologies such as AI, 5G and cloud computing.
Vodafone Egypt and Talabat Egypt have partnered to include Talabat Pro in Vodafone RED plans, combining telecom services with food delivery and digital commerce benefits as both companies expand into lifestyle-focused offerings amid growing demand for integrated mobile and app-based services in Egypt’s digital economy.
Al Mohannadi noted that hosting Web Summit Qatar reflects the nation’s broader digital transformation agenda, positioning Qatar as a global hub for technology, innovation, and investment in emerging digital sectors.
Both parties indicated plans to expand AI-focused training for educators in 2026, reinforcing efforts to equip students with advanced digital skills and foster a culture of innovation within Morocco’s education system.
Backed by Elsewedy Group, Algebra Ventures, and El Shorouk, Octane processed over EGP 13 billion in digital transactions in 2025, serving more than 3,000 clients and managing consumption across 270,000 vehicles.