Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Orange Jordan supports TEDxGJU as part of its mission to empower youth, encourage creative thinking, and expand innovation opportunities through sustainable community-focused initiatives.
Algiers will host the 4th African Startup Conference on December 6–8, featuring 200 exhibitors, 40+ ministers, international organisations, and tech investors. Expected to draw 25,000 visitors, the event aims to strengthen Africa’s innovation ecosystem. Rwanda will serve as guest of honor, and Algeria will introduce a new startup financing fund to support young African innovators.
Bahrain is gathering regional and global financial leaders for a high-impact conference focused on digital transformation, market innovation, and advancing the competitiveness of its capital markets under Vision 2030.
The 4th Digital Transformation Kuwait Conference will convene leaders from government and industry to advance Vision 2035 through innovation, collaboration, and smart governance. The event highlights Kuwait’s progress in AI, cloud, and cybersecurity as it builds a secure, future-ready digital economy.
Jordan’s 13th Gaming Summit in Aqaba brought global developers and experts together to explore AI, XR, and creative game design. The event advances Jordan’s vision to become a regional gaming hub, fostering youth innovation and international collaboration through KAFD-led initiatives.
Ooredoo Qatar sponsored the ESI 2025 conference at Qatar University, themed “Frontier Technologies for Resilient Economies.” The event focused on AI, blockchain, IoT, and quantum computing, aligning with Qatar’s vision for sustainability and innovation through strong industry-academic collaboration.
Oman hosted the regional Technology and Innovation Support Centres meeting with WIPO, reinforcing its Vision 2040 goal of building a knowledge-based economy. The event emphasized IP-driven innovation, capacity building, and regional collaboration to advance the Arab innovation ecosystem.
Kuwait will host the 4th Digital Transformation Conference on November 17–18, 2025, uniting government and industry leaders to advance Vision 2035. The event will focus on AI, cloud, and cybersecurity, driving Kuwait’s journey toward a smarter, data-driven, and digitally empowered nation.
Kuwait will host the 4th Digital Transformation Kuwait Conference on November 17–18, uniting government, regulators, and tech leaders to drive Vision 2035 through AI, cloud, and cybersecurity innovation.
Tunisia has announced that the Global Game Jam 2026 will be held from January 26 to February 1, highlighting Africa’s emerging talent in gaming and digital creativity. Organized by Makers Factory and partners, the event invites developers and artists to create new games within 48 hours, reinforcing Tunisia’s leadership in Africa’s tech innovation scene.