Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Qatar’s CRA has launched a unified regulatory framework for mobile network site construction and sharing, streamlining approvals, mandating infrastructure sharing, and enhancing safety standards to accelerate 5G deployment and sustainable digital infrastructure.
At the Future Hospitality Summit World 2025 in Dubai, the Abu Dhabi Hospitality Academy–Les Roches (ADHA–LR) spotlighted the urgent need for digital and agile talent to sustain the UAE’s rapidly expanding $10 billion hospitality market by 2028. Through programs integrating AI, sustainability, and data analytics, the academy is redefining hospitality education to meet evolving industry demands and advance Abu Dhabi’s Tourism Strategy 2030.
SLASSCOM’s IT & BPM Exploration Day at the University of Vavuniya inspired over 500 Northern Region participants, connecting students and entrepreneurs with real-world tech opportunities. Supported by EY GDS and the Royal Norwegian Embassy, the event advanced Sri Lanka’s goal of inclusive digital growth.
Beyon Solutions has partnered with Bahrain’s Ministry of Education in a multimillion-dinar deal to upgrade all government schools’ digital infrastructure—the largest Cisco deployment in Bahrain—advancing secure connectivity, e-learning capabilities, and the Kingdom’s digital education vision.
Beyon Solutions signed a multimillion-dinar deal with Bahrain’s Education Ministry to modernize network infrastructure across government schools. The project will deliver secure, high-speed connectivity for teachers and students, supporting Bahrain’s national digital education and transformation goals.
Egypt’s Ministry of Education, UNICEF, and Akelius have launched a two-year partnership to expand digital and inclusive education for 7,500 children. The initiative will train 450 teachers, upgrade learning spaces, and integrate the Akelius digital language app across Egypt.
Morocco’s digital services exports rose to 13.4 billion MAD in the first half of 2025, up 3.5% year-on-year. Driven by IT outsourcing and CRM services, the sector continues to underpin Morocco’s Digital 2030 vision to become a regional hub for innovation and tech exports.
GITEX Global will rebrand as TechCation 2026, moving to Expo City Dubai and merging innovation with lifestyle. The December event aligns with Dubai’s D33 vision, featuring AI-driven industries, the GITEX Scale Summit, and collaborations that reinforce the UAE’s role as a global hub for technology and investment.
Egypt’s MCIT and HP have signed a two-year agreement to implement the HP Innovation and Digital Education Academy across all WE Applied Technology Schools. The partnership will train educators in digital learning, promote design thinking, and strengthen Egypt’s leadership in technology-driven education.
Morocco’s INPT and Al Mada Foundation launched a pioneering Master’s in Data and AI featuring a paid work-study model. The program blends academic and corporate experience to train data-driven professionals ready to lead the country’s digital transformation.