Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
SYTEQ and Autodesk announced expanded collaboration to support Egypt’s Vision 2030, hosting a major conference on digital transformation for the public sector. The event showcased BIM, AI, and data-driven workflows, SYTEQ’s regional expansion, and the launch of SYTEQ Academy to upskill future engineers. Leaders explored solutions to enhance service delivery and infrastructure efficiency.
DXC Technology and ITIDA have partnered to launch the DXC Dandelion Program in Egypt, offering training and career pathways for neurodiverse individuals in IT. Over 60 participants will be trained across software testing, AI, and analytics. The initiative supports Egypt’s digital transformation, inclusive workforce development, and growing ICT industry.
Hytera and Vodafone Qatar have signed an MoU to strengthen mission-critical communication services for key industries in Qatar. The partnership combines Vodafone’s network strength with Hytera’s professional communications expertise to deliver secure, reliable, and future-ready solutions supporting public safety, transportation, utilities, healthcare, and construction as the country advances digital transformation.
The UAE and Kuwait have signed a strategic MoU between MBRSC and KFAS to deepen cooperation in space research, satellite development, talent training and scientific innovation. The agreement supports Kuwait’s emerging national space ambitions and strengthens joint Arab efforts to build a regional space ecosystem grounded in knowledge exchange, research collaboration and long-term capacity development.
Hytera and Vodafone Qatar have expanded their long-running partnership with a new MoU announced at MWC Doha 2025. The agreement focuses on delivering secure and reliable mission-critical communications for Qatar’s major industries, combining Vodafone’s network strength with Hytera’s advanced technologies. The collaboration aims to enhance operational resilience, improve safety, and support nationwide digital transformation.
Pakistan and Qatar have begun talks on a strategic technology partnership focused on expanding financing, incubation, and investment opportunities for Pakistani startups. With Qatar’s growing tech ecosystem and QDB’s potential role, both sides aim to collaborate on AI, cloud, cybersecurity, digital skills, industrial digitalization, and cross-border startup exchange programs.
Egypt and Algeria signed multiple MoUs spanning housing, agriculture, education, culture, finance, youth programs, energy transition and public administration. The agreements deepen bilateral cooperation through joint programs running through 2026–2028, strengthen institutional collaboration, and expand cultural and academic partnerships, marking a significant step forward in strategic ties between both nations.
The study finds that Saudi secondary school students with higher cybersecurity awareness and longer internet usage show stronger cyber threat perception, which leads to better data protection behaviors. Threat perception mediates awareness and action, while internet usage strengthens both effects, suggesting that interactive cybersecurity education and targeted programs can significantly improve student safety online.
Uzbekistan and Oman have agreed to deepen their cooperation in space technology following high-level meetings in Muscat. Discussions with government and private-sector leaders focused on joint investments, satellite development, remote Earth sensing, and creating new research and educational infrastructure. The initiative aims to boost both nations’ capabilities in space science and strengthen their technological collaboration.
Center3 has entered a colocation partnership with Sahara Net, enabling the ICT firm to deliver dedicated hosting services from Center3’s facilities across Saudi Arabia. The deal supports both companies’ goals of expanding digital infrastructure, enhancing service reliability and driving the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 ambitions for a scalable, interconnected and innovation-ready digital ecosystem.