Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
YouMakr.ai has launched in Bahrain to advance medical education with AI, offering tools that transform lectures into interactive MCQs and simulations, aimed at improving learning for medical students and educators across the Middle East.
Al-Baha University and IBM signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a Center of Excellence aimed at equipping Saudi students with advanced digital skills. The partnership will offer hands-on training in modern technologies, supporting the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 by fostering a highly skilled workforce.
01Edu has partnered with NextEra Egypt, leveraging a $41.2 million investment to reshape the education system focused on digital economy skills. This collaboration aims to develop a skills-based education model that prepares students for future careers while integrating advanced AI technologies, significantly enhancing Egypt’s educational landscape.
Qatar participated in the UN General Assembly’s panel “Laying the Foundation for a Digital Future for All,” discussing digital strategies, AI applications, and global cooperation in technology to promote sustainable development and connectivity.
Morocco is advancing its digital transformation through a partnership focused on research and development in digital fields. The goal is to build a skilled workforce, with initiatives aimed at training 45,000 digital talents annually and supporting innovation in key sectors.
Orange Jordan’s “Start Now and Don’t Wait” campaign offers students and customers the fastest home internet services, featuring special deals on Fiber, 5G Home, ADSL, and 4G Internet. The campaign promotes seamless digital experiences, introducing cutting-edge technologies like Wi-Fi 6 and FTTR in Jordan.
NextEra Education, a new $42 million educational initiative in Egypt, aims to modernize the national education system. This platform will incorporate AI technologies and international partnerships to provide degrees in cybersecurity, AI, business, and more.
LabLabee, an Algerian edtech startup, has raised $3.4 million to boost 5G, cloud, and AI adoption. This funding will expand its training offerings and enhance learning platforms, aiming to establish leadership in the EMEA and U.S. markets and addressing the global skills gap in advanced technologies.
The Orange Maroc Foundation is set to equip 55 more schools with digital tools in rural Morocco, aiming to curb school dropouts. This expansion underlines the foundation’s commitment to enhancing education through digital access, supporting over 17,000 students and training 200 teachers.
Educatly, an Egyptian startup, raised $2.5 million to expand its digital higher education platform across MENA. The platform, connecting students with global university programs, plans to reach seven million users by 2024, enhancing its technology to support more personalized education and career planning services.