Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Algeria is advancing university incubators to fuel entrepreneurship and tackle youth unemployment, targeting 20,000 startups by 2029. Engaging tens of thousands of students, the initiative fosters innovation and economic diversification but faces challenges like financing and infrastructure gaps.
Raya Holding backs 10 standout startups in final FutureTECH accelerator with GIZ, offering mentorship, funding access, and real-world scale-up opportunities across mobility, AI, fintech, and clean tech.
Aria Ventures injects EGP 50M into Egypt’s Deep-Tech sector, combining capital and startup-building to fuel innovation in AI, biotech, IoT, and more.
Algeria shared its progress on start-up support and economic reforms at the 2025 Summer Davos Forum, reinforcing its commitment to global innovation and entrepreneurship.
Turkey’s National Technology Initiative supports nearly 100 startups annually to attend major global tech events, fostering investor engagement, partnerships, and market expansion. Applications for the 2025–2026 round are open until July 1.
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Riyadh ranks 23rd globally in emerging startup ecosystems, thanks to strong government support, venture capital growth, and thriving tech sectors like AI and FinTech, reflecting Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 ambitions and regional innovation leadership.
African startups raised $254 million in May 2025, with Egypt leading the continent in funding share. Significant deals and exits highlight growing investor confidence and a vibrant tech ecosystem across Africa.
eClerx has launched a new delivery center in Cairo to enhance technical support for major telecom clients, leveraging Egypt’s strategic location and talent pool. This expansion enables multilingual service delivery across US and European markets, reflecting eClerx’s 25-year commitment to innovation, customer satisfaction, and global growth.
Mohamed Al Hakim left a career in London to nurture Iraq’s digital startup ecosystem through EQIQ, a venture capital fund investing in fintech, e-commerce, logistics, and edtech. Despite regulatory challenges, Iraq’s improving stability and growing entrepreneurship scene offer promising prospects for diversifying the economy beyond oil.