Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Saudi Arabia, in collaboration with Meta and other key partners, will host the first-ever Instagram Creators Summit in the MENA region. The event will explore the future of content creation, AI, and social media, while showcasing AlUla’s cultural heritage and innovation. It underscores Saudi Arabia’s role as a global hub for creativity.
Oman’s Ministry of Information has launched “Ayn for Children,” a media platform aimed at enriching child-focused content. Featuring educational, cultural, and entertainment resources, the platform caters to children aged 4-18 and promotes Omani culture. It also supports young content creators, offering over 65,000 audio-visual materials globall
The Abdullah Al-Salem University summit discussed the integration of AI, VR, and data privacy in education. Key recommendations included personalized learning through AI, enhanced cybersecurity, VR/AR adoption, and flexible policies. The summit emphasized collaboration between institutions, turning research into practical solutions, and fostering innovation in education and technology.
Qatar is hosting the 2nd edition of the e-government workshop for the MENA region, focusing on digital transformation. The workshop aims to develop a regional methodology for evaluating the EGDI and enhance collaboration among countries to share best practices in digital governance, supporting Qatar’s Digital Agenda 2030.
Huawei’s Digital Morocco Summit 2025, held alongside GITEX Africa, brought together over 200 experts to discuss the future of AI and digital transformation. The event, focused on “Digital Morocco 2030,” featured key speakers and local leaders who shared insights on AI’s role in reshaping Morocco’s industries and future strategies.
The Global Data & AI Virtual Tech Conference 2025 in Amman, organized by Jordan’s Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship, focuses on empowering education and expanding AI innovation in the public sector. It emphasizes AI’s role in reshaping economies, governments, and service delivery to support sustainable development.
Dubai Internet City and in5 will join the Dubai delegation at GITEX Asia 2025 in Singapore, showcasing Dubai’s digital economy. The partnership highlights success stories from over 4,000 businesses and 31,000 professionals, supporting innovation, start-ups, and multinational firms. The initiative strengthens Dubai’s role as a global tech hub.
Morocco has launched two key digital healthcare initiatives at GITEX Africa 2025, including a partnership with CDG to enhance the health information ecosystem and the creation of GITEX Future Health Morocco Africa. These efforts aim to transform the country’s healthcare system and position Morocco as a regional hub for health innovation.
Huawei hosted the closing ceremony of the 2024–2025 Regional Final of the Huawei ICT Competition in Amman, Jordan. The event celebrated student achievements, highlighted the importance of academia-industry collaboration, and announced three Jordanian students advancing to the Global Final in China. Huawei reaffirmed its commitment to supporting digital talent.
Batelco by Beyon has been named the Strategic Partner for the 8th Bahrain Smart Cities Summit 2025. The event will explore advancements in smart city technologies with a focus on sustainable growth. Batelco will showcase its cutting-edge 5G and IoT solutions, highlighting their role in transforming urban living.