Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Ankabut, the UAE’s education cloud and network service provider, has signed a memorandum of understanding with Dell Technologies to support technological innovation across the country’s education sector. The collaboration aims to strengthen digital learning environments by enabling academic institutions to access advanced computing capabilities for research and education.
Jordan’s Alefredo EdTech has acquired UK-based Tutor House for $600,000, expanding its global footprint and completing its AI-driven learning platform by integrating tutoring, assessments and analytics, as regional edtech companies increasingly pursue cross-border acquisitions to scale internationally.
Discussions covered systems thinking, policy coherence, institutional readiness, and partnership-building, enabling stakeholders to map priority actions for inclusive and sustainable digital learning across Jordan’s education landscape.
The exhibition demonstrated Kuwait’s commitment to fostering tech-driven learning environments and encouraging young minds to apply technology in practical, problem-solving ways within the education system.
Egyptian edtech firm eYouth has expanded into Iraq, launching the country’s first Arabic-first digital learning platform in partnership with Al-Majal Group. The initiative targets labour-market-aligned skills, aims to strengthen workforce readiness, and will roll out nationwide in phases throughout 2026.
Bangladesh has launched e-learning in 12 schools across the Chittagong Hill Tracts, with plans to expand to 149 more institutions. Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus acknowledged long delays in digital access and committed to scaling the programme nationwide, aiming to reach 3,500 schools.
Egypt’s eYouth is entering Iraq with the country’s first Arabic-first digital learning platform, partnering with Al-Majal Group to align education with labour market needs. The initiative targets youth and professionals with future-ready skills, supporting workforce development and long-term economic resilience.
From AI-powered classrooms to coding academies and personalised tutoring, EdTech startups across MENA are reshaping how Arab youth learn. These platforms are closing critical skills gaps in technology, language, and personal development, making education more accessible and aligned with modern workforce demands.
Vodafone Oman and Sultan Qaboos University concluded a digital innovation hackathon focused on applied, scalable solutions aligned with national transformation goals. The initiative brought together 121 participants, produced market-ready concepts across key sectors, and reinforced industry-academia collaboration through research, talent development, and AI-focused initiatives.
Khalifa University and Gazprom Neft have established a technology partnership to advance education, research, and innovation in the energy sector. The collaboration enables student participation in international programs, joint research in AI and sustainability, and expanded academic exchange between the UAE and global institutions.