Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
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.
Hynfra has partnered with Poland’s Promet-Plast to deploy integrated hydrogen and renewable energy technologies across green ammonia projects in Egypt, Oman, Jordan, and Mauritania. The collaboration leverages Promet-Plast’s arid-ready Agro-Hydro-Energy platform to reduce project risk and support scalable hydrogen development in the MENA region.
The UAE and Pakistan agreed to expand cooperation across ICT, emerging technologies, digital skills, and innovation. In a meeting between UAE Ambassador Salem Alzaabi and Minister Shaza Fatima Khawaja, both sides emphasized investment opportunities, Pakistan’s rapidly growing digital ecosystem, and the role of expatriate talent in fostering bilateral technology-led development.
Morocco will build the National School of Advanced Technologies in Dakhla to strengthen higher education and innovation in the southern regions. Backed by MAD 100 million, the school will focus on AI, robotics, and advanced systems, expanding engineering programs, research capacity, and economic competitiveness while supporting the nation’s regional development strategy.
