Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Zain Bahrain has launched its flagship accelerator programme, Zain Great Idea (ZGI), in the kingdom for the first time. The initiative begins with an intensive Boot Camp for Bahraini tech entrepreneurs, offering training, mentorship, and workshops. One finalist startup will ultimately secure a transformative experience in Silicon Valley.
Egypt’s MSME Development Agency is partnering with South Korea to enhance entrepreneurship, training, and technology transfer. The cooperation supports Egypt’s Vision 2030 goals, while also strengthening bilateral ties. Upcoming joint participation includes the Korea-Egypt Economic Cooperation Conference and the “Heritage” handicraft exhibition.
Egypt’s ICT Minister Amr Talaat met senior executives from Cisco, Vodafone, and iQor in New York to advance digital skills, offshoring, and network infrastructure projects. Talks highlighted Cisco’s CCIE Mobile Lab, Vodafone’s assistive tech initiatives, and iQor’s plans for a new service center in Egypt.
General Assembly Bahrain and Mazad B.S.C. have signed an MoU to enhance digital skills and workforce readiness in line with Bahrain’s Economic Vision 2030. The collaboration connects GA’s training expertise with Mazad’s innovation leadership, equipping Bahraini professionals for long-term career growth and positioning Bahrain as a regional digital hub.
Algeria’s National Investment Fund has launched a technology hub in Algiers to accelerate digitalisation, especially in finance. Partnering with leading ICT firms, the hub will pool resources and expertise, supporting Algeria’s national digital strategy and strengthening its position as a regional innovation and technology hub.
The Omnimo nRF52840 board is Algeria’s first OSHWA-certified open hardware, offering Bluetooth, NFC, Thread, and Zigbee support. With compatibility across Arduino IDE, CircuitPython, and nRF Connect SDK, and integration with Feather, Qwiic, mikroBUS, and Pmod, it positions Algeria as a rising player in the global IoT and open hardware space.
Ooredoo Kuwait’s iPhone 17 launch drew record crowds, spotlighting the Pro Max orange edition. The event offered exclusive bundles, trade-in deals, and VIP perks, cementing Ooredoo’s status as Kuwait’s leading telecom provider and a hub for digital lifestyle innovation.
Telecom Egypt has launched a new PoP at Aqaba Digital Hub in Jordan, complementing the Coral Bridge subsea cable to boost Middle East connectivity. The expansion strengthens Egypt-Jordan digital links, enhances resilience, and supports high-capacity services for hyperscalers, enterprises, and global data traffic.
Beyon Connect has partnered with PAPU and Egypt’s Post Connect to accelerate Africa’s postal digital transformation. The agreement introduces electronic registered mail and digital vault solutions, supports e-government services, and establishes a Pan-African Postal Digital Framework to enhance secure communication and financial inclusion across 45 member states.
TPS Worldwide has launched TPS Arabia in Riyadh’s KAFD, offering banks, fintechs, corporates, and government entities advanced payment platforms and AI-powered digital transformation services. The move supports Saudi Vision 2030 and strengthens Pakistan-Saudi collaboration in financial innovation.