Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Huawei Nepal has named five top students from its Seeds for the Future 2025 program to compete regionally in China. The program cultivates ICT skills, leadership, and global awareness through training, cultural exchange, and mentorship. It aims to empower Nepal’s future tech leaders with cutting-edge knowledge in AI, 5G, and cloud technologies.
Orange Jordan sponsored ICIT 2025, highlighting its role in advancing Jordan’s digital economy through youth empowerment and innovation. The conference fostered dialogue on emerging technologies, while Orange Jordan showcased initiatives like the Orange Digital Center and hackathons to prepare youth for the future of work. This engagement supports national goals for a tech-driven, inclusive society.
ICANN has shifted its Annual General Meeting venue from Oman to Ireland due to Middle East security concerns and regional airspace closures. The move aims to ensure a stable, well-attended event while maintaining original meeting dates.
COMEX 2025, Oman’s flagship tech exhibition, returns with a focus on eGovernment, enterprise ICT, startups, gaming, and fintech. The event offers global pavilions, hackathons, and awards, drawing leaders and investors to explore opportunities in Oman and the GCC.
The 8th GISEC Summit gathered GCC leaders and cybersecurity experts to advance regional collaboration in technology, digital transformation, and cyber resilience. The event emphasized unified policies, showcased innovation, and promoted youth and startup involvement to position the Gulf as a global tech leader.
Orange Jordan’s job fair links ODC programming graduates with tech companies, reinforcing its digital education and youth empowerment mission through direct hiring pathways and strategic partnerships.
Algiers hosted the 4th Arab Forum for Equality, focusing on advancing gender equality, social inclusion, and human rights across Arab nations. The event emphasized regional cooperation, legal reform, and civil society’s role in achieving inclusive development aligned with SDG 5.
Onsor Technologies held a conference in Muscat focused on immersive educational technologies to boost creativity and engagement, supporting Oman Vision 2040. The event showcased VR/AR applications and encouraged regional collaboration to modernize learning and vocational training.
Bahrain’s Space Agency Director General, Shaikh Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, emphasized the Kingdom’s ambitions in space technology and economic diversification at a global seminar. The event highlighted Bahrain’s efforts to build local capabilities, foster international partnerships, and position itself as a regional hub for space innovation.
Huawei demonstrated breakthroughs in 5G Advanced monetization and AI-powered network solutions at MWC Shanghai 2025, highlighting collaboration with China’s major carriers and global partners. With innovations spanning services, infrastructure, and operations, Huawei aims to drive new telecom revenue streams and foster intelligent network evolution worldwide.