Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Rabat Business School and AXA Services Maroc have signed a strategic agreement to deepen ties between academia and industry. The partnership includes internships, co-developing courses, corporate advisory roles, and continuing education, aiming to foster professional integration and innovation for Moroccan youth.
Morocco and Hong Kong’s Jungnong Group have launched a $22 million joint venture to modernize agriculture through water-efficient technologies and soil rehabilitation. The project includes training in precision farming and supports Morocco’s Green Generation strategy to create a climate-resilient farming model that can be expanded regionally.
Huawei has partnered with three leading Egyptian universities to integrate its AI courses into their curricula, offering over 25,000 students free, fully online access to foundational AI education through the Huawei Talent platform. The initiative aims to equip a new generation with essential digital skills and reflects collaboration with UNESCO to promote inclusive, technology-driven learning across Egypt.
Digital literacy is essential for Nepal’s socio-economic development, linking education, cybersecurity, and digital equity. Despite high internet access, literacy gaps hinder progress. Strategic government action, curriculum reform, and community involvement are critical to building a digitally skilled population ready for global challenges and opportunities.
Algeria introduced 40 new digital vocational training programs to address the skills gap and support the country’s digital transformation. Developed with educators and tech partners, the programs aim to enhance employability and innovation among Algerian youth.
Jazz, British Council, and Tech Valley have partnered to deliver inclusive digital education programs across Pakistan. The two-year collaboration focuses on teacher training, youth capacity building, and scalable ed-tech solutions targeting underserved communities.
Egypt’s NTI has launched new digital skills training tracks at seven regional Creativity Hubs, targeting university graduates and final-year students. The program includes technical training, soft skills, and freelance coaching to prepare youth for technology careers and freelance work, supporting Egypt’s digital innovation goals.
Jazz has partnered with the British Council and Tech Valley to launch a two-year initiative expanding digital education and skill development across Pakistan. By combining Jazz’s connectivity, British Council’s expertise, and Tech Valley’s ed-tech innovation, the collaboration aims to bridge digital divides and promote inclusive learning nationwide.
Algeria plans to introduce 40 new digital vocational training specialties next academic year to support its National Digital Transformation Strategy. This initiative aims to train 500,000 ICT specialists by 2030, reduce brain drain by 40%, and align workforce skills with economic demands, reinforcing the country’s tech ecosystem and youth employability.
iSchool, the leading K-12 AI and coding education platform in the MENA region, has acquired SEEDS, the EdTech division of Algoriza, to strengthen its presence in Saudi Arabia and expand corporate education programs. This strategic move allows iSchool to accelerate AI and coding upskilling for employees’ children as a valuable HR benefit, while deepening bilingual curriculum development and broadening partnerships across public and private schools. With Saudi Arabia’s youthful population and growing focus on future-ready skills, the acquisition positions iSchool as a key player in bridging education and innovation in the region.