Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
EdVentures has invested in LRNOVA, backing its AI-powered platform that digitises curricula into interactive learning content with Arabic and cultural localisation. The deal positions LRNOVA for Gulf expansion and reflects a shift toward applied AI in MENA edtech, with institutional adoption as the key growth lever.
Qatar Foundation’s WISE has launched a new Edtech Accelerator cohort, selecting eight startups from over 300 applicants. The ventures span regions from MENA to Africa and Latin America, offering bold solutions in tutoring, coding, AI-driven learning, and digital credentials, reflecting Qatar’s commitment to education innovation and global impact.
Bangladesh’s EdTech industry is booming with 416 startups driving innovation in exam prep, career readiness, VR classrooms, and AI learning. Platforms like 10 Minute School, Shikho, Ostad, and Nerdiz are transforming education while global apps complement local efforts, fostering skills and digital opportunities nationwide.
South Korea and Egypt are expanding education cooperation through a $15 million digital project across 54 schools, focusing on ICT curricula, teacher training, and infrastructure. Alongside this, Korean language demand is rising in Egypt, with new institutes and plans for integration into the national curriculum.
South Korea has launched a $15 million project to modernize Egypt’s education system, covering 54 schools nationwide. Starting in 2027, the initiative will enhance ICT integration, teacher training, and infrastructure upgrades, aligning with AU Agenda 2063 goals and positioning Egypt as a potential hub for digital education in Africa.
Kuwait’s Scientific Center has launched the “STEAM Bus,” a mobile lab with optics, energy, and movement stations offering interactive science learning. The initiative brings experiments directly to schools, encouraging curiosity and bridging classroom lessons with real-world applications.
Bangladeshi schools are rethinking teaching as AI tools like ChatGPT reshape classrooms. Educators see both risks to academic honesty and opportunities for innovation, adopting hybrid approaches that emphasise critical thinking, teacher training, and ethical guidelines to balance AI’s benefits with authentic learning.
KACST’s training program highlights Saudi Arabia’s commitment to building a skilled, future-ready workforce in cutting-edge technologies, ensuring young Saudis are both creators and leaders in the global digital economy.
Huawei Morocco and the Ministry of Higher Education have launched the 2025 Seeds for the Future program, sending Moroccan students to China for training in advanced technologies. The initiative blends theory with practice, fosters international collaboration, and prepares Morocco’s youth for careers in the global digital economy.
Zain Jordan, through Zain Innovation Campus (ZINC), has funded AI-powered edtech platform UNIFLIX with 15,000 JOD and a year of logistical support under its “Zain Al-Mubadara” program. The initiative highlights Zain’s role in accelerating digital transformation, supporting startups, and boosting Jordan’s innovation-driven economy.