Microsoft’s AI Tour arrived in Cairo to demonstrate AI’s impact on Egypt’s digital transformation. The event, coinciding with Microsoft’s 30th anniversary in Egypt, showcased AI’s role in enhancing productivity and public services. It aligns with Egypt’s AI Strategy (2025-2030) and highlights Microsoft’s commitment to fostering innovation across sectors.
Ericsson highlighted its innovative technologies at LEAP 2025, showcasing 5G, AI, and network solutions in line with Saudi Vision 2030. The company introduced a 5G-powered robot for industrial automation and reinforced its long-term partnerships in Saudi Arabia and Bahrain, including a collaboration with Batelco to enhance mobile network capabilities.
The LEAP25 conference in Riyadh concluded with over $14.9 billion in investments, cementing Saudi Arabia’s role as a global leader in AI, technology, and digital economy innovation. With dynamic interactions between startups and investors, the event showcased the Kingdom’s commitment to Vision 2030 and rapid progress in digital transformation.
The Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO) will hold its fourth General Assembly in Jordan on February 19, 2025. The event will focus on strengthening digital cooperation, promoting innovation, and overcoming challenges in the digital economy. It will include the Digital Prosperity Awards and the inaugural International Digital Cooperation Forum.
Algeria showcased its growing entrepreneurial ecosystem at the LEAP 2025 Tech Conference in Riyadh through Algeria Venture, featuring startups in sectors like AI, energy, and e-commerce. The initiative highlights Algeria’s commitment to innovation, supports networking with global investors, and aims to position the country as a leading innovation hub.
Orange Egypt launched the Artificial Intelligence Hackathon 2025 at its Smart Village headquarters, bringing together top tech talent from Egypt’s leading universities. The event challenged students to develop AI-driven solutions for real-world problems, with winners receiving cash prizes and opportunities for further development in the digital field.
Pakistan is showcasing its digital transformation at LEAP 2025 in Riyadh, highlighting its advancements in AI, fintech, and startup innovation. With over 100 companies and 1,000+ delegates, Pakistan’s participation emphasizes its growing tech sector, robust talent pool, and commitment to becoming a leading hub for global tech investment.
Zain participated in honoring the winners of the Kuwait CyberChamps Competition, celebrating top teams and reinforcing its commitment to fostering youth talent in cybersecurity and technological innovation. The event highlighted Zain’s support for education through its Innovation Nation initiative, aiming to develop a skilled generation to lead Kuwait’s digital future.
A preparatory conference for COMEX Oman 2025 will be held in Cairo on February 18, offering Egyptian companies the chance to explore Oman’s growing ICT market. The event will focus on investment opportunities in e-government, fintech, AI, and digital infrastructure, highlighting Oman’s technological achievements and strategic growth.
The TechShift Summit 2025 in Cairo will bring together over 5,000 tech professionals, students, and companies for a day of learning, networking, and career opportunities. The event will focus on digital transformation, AI, and sustainability, bridging the skills gap and encouraging women’s participation in the tech industry.
