Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Airtel partners with itel to finance 4G smartphones for Nigerian users, helping low-income customers upgrade affordably and boosting national digital inclusion through SmartCash-enabled installments.
Egypt’s ITIDA has signed 55 new agreements with global industry leaders to expand the country’s offshoring and digital services sector. Supported by strong infrastructure, competitive costs, and a large skilled workforce, the deals are expected to create more than 70,000 jobs in three years and reinforce Egypt’s position as a trusted global hub for high-value digital services.
GS Group and ITIDA have signed a major MoU to expand Egypt’s Global Delivery Center footprint, adding nearly 2,000 skilled jobs and increasing ICT exports. Announced at the Global Offshoring Summit, the partnership boosts Egypt’s role as a leading global hub for high-value digital and offshoring services.
Abu Dhabi is building a globally competitive ecosystem for autonomous transport through 29 partnerships spanning drones, logistics, delivery, and AI racing—cementing its position as a hub for next-generation mobility innovation and talent development.
Etihad Salam and Quality Business Solutions have joined forces to launch Salam CX, an Arabic-first AI customer experience platform that combines advanced NLP and AI to deliver culturally relevant, intelligent, and compliant customer engagement solutions across the Middle East.
Alshaya Group signed an MoU with ITIDA to enhance Egypt’s digital transformation, expand shared services, and develop local ICT talent. The partnership builds on Alshaya’s Cairo technology centre and underscores Egypt’s growing role as a regional hub for digital operations and innovation.
Türkiye’s DIGIAGE has partnered with Jordan’s Maysalward to launch a $250,000 game accelerator supporting young MENA developers. Announced at the 13th Electronic Game Developers Summit, the initiative extends DIGIAGE’s regional and EU collaborations, strengthening its role as a leading hub for gaming innovation and talent development.
Egypt has signed MoUs with 55 international and local firms to expand its ICT sector, creating 70,000 new jobs. The agreements, under the Digital Egypt strategy, strengthen Egypt’s role as a global outsourcing hub, leveraging its skilled workforce, infrastructure, and competitive investment incentives.
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia are launching a joint AI Hub to foster collaboration between Pakistani tech talent and Saudi companies seeking digital services. The initiative marks a strategic pivot from training to employment-driven outcomes, aligning with Pakistan’s new workforce KPIs. Backed by GO Telecom, the partnership follows a new Economic Cooperation Framework signed in Riyadh, designed to expand trade and investment. Meanwhile, Pakistan plans to auction 600 MHz of spectrum and expand submarine and fiber-optic networks to enhance nationwide Internet performance.
AST SpaceMobile and stc Group have signed a $175 million, 10-year deal to deliver direct-to-device satellite mobile connectivity across Saudi Arabia and MENA, extending broadband access to remote areas through hybrid space-terrestrial infrastructure and advancing the region’s digital inclusion goals.