EduFi, a Pakistani education fintech startup, won $250,000 at the LEAP 2025 tech conference in Saudi Arabia, securing first place in the Rocket Fuel Pitch Competition. The competition saw over 2,000 startups compete, and EduFi’s innovative student financing solution impressed investors, marking a historic win for Pakistan.
Samsung Electronics Levant has partnered with Al-Ahliyya Amman University to enhance education and innovation in Jordan. The MoU grants students and employees access to Samsung’s products, offers training opportunities, and promotes academic collaboration. The partnership aims to empower students with advanced technologies and skills for a competitive job market.
EdVentures and the Mastercard Foundation launched the EdTech Fellowship to support innovation and expand access to education in Egypt. The program has successfully impacted 147,200 learners, empowered youth and women, and created jobs. Eleven startups received equity-free investment to scale their operations and drive Egypt’s EdTech transformation.
Eni and AICS have signed an MoU to improve technical education in Egypt, focusing on green and digital transitions. The program will establish two new applied technology schools in Matrouh and Damietta, building on Eni’s successful school in Port Said. AICS will support infrastructure and inclusivity initiatives.
MBZUAI has appointed a new Board of Trustees, including AMD CEO Dr. Lisa Su, to strengthen its global AI standing and align with Abu Dhabi’s AI investment strategy. The reconstituted board aims to bolster the university’s role in AI research, development, and its connection to Abu Dhabi’s future economic growth.
Algeria and Oman have launched digital platforms to improve parental access to student performance information. Algeria’s “Espace des Parents d’Elèves” and Oman’s “Wilaya’s App” allow parents to monitor academic progress and examination results easily, enhancing communication between schools and families and fostering greater involvement in education.
Eyouth has partnered with EDT& Partners to train one million youth in Africa and the Middle East in digital skills, including AI, programming, and data analysis. Backed by a $6 million investment, the programme aims to close the digital skills gap and drive innovation across the region, launching in February 2025.
Orange Jordan has inaugurated a new digital fabrication lab at the German Jordanian University, the sixth under its Orange Digital Centres initiative. The lab offers free courses in design and prototyping, empowering students to develop digital skills and turn their ideas into reality, fostering innovation and entrepreneurship.
Eyouth has partnered with EDT&Partners in a US$6 million initiative to equip one million youth in Africa and the Middle East with digital skills. The program will focus on areas such as AI, programming, data analysis, and digital marketing, leveraging Eyouth’s platform and EDT&Partners’ educational technologies.
Algeria and Oman have launched educational platforms ‘فضاء الأولياء’ and ‘تطبيق ولي الأمر’ to enhance communication between schools and parents. These platforms allow parents to track their children’s academic performance, access exam results, and monitor school activities, ensuring active involvement in their children’s educational progress for the 2024-2025 school year.
