Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
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.
Moroccan students preparing for international exams are increasingly using Studocu’s AI-powered platform, which offers interactive study aids like homework help, instant explanations via camera, personalized quizzes, and direct AI Q&A. This trend highlights growing digital adoption in Morocco’s education sector.
Egypt’s ITIDA, in partnership with NTI and Systel, has launched an enhanced summer internship program to train over 10,000 students in ICT and digital arts, offering specialized tracks, certification discounts, and hands-on telecom training to support Egypt’s digital economy growth.
Huawei and BRACNet collaborate to advance Bangladesh’s digital education with smart campus technologies. The event featured Huawei’s 10Gbps network solution and highlighted successful deployments at top universities, aiming to enhance connectivity, security, and operational efficiency across campuses.
Oman’s Muharrik platform uses AR-driven 3D models to enhance learning, achieving a 54% boost in student performance. Backed by the Oman Technology Fund and awarded by UNICEF, Muharrik is partnering with the Ministry of Education and targeting global expansion in digital educational solutions.
Career 180, an Egyptian ed-tech startup, has secured a six-figure investment from Den VC to expand into Oman, Malta, and Saudi Arabia. The funding will help scale its LMS product, localize content, and reach its goal of qualifying 1 million individuals, targeting unemployed youth for career development.
The UAE Ministry of Education will introduce AI as a mandatory subject in public schools starting in 2025. The curriculum aims to equip students from kindergarten to Grade 12 with essential AI skills, focusing on ethics, real-world applications, and innovation, aligning with the UAE’s vision for a tech-driven future.