Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Egypt is launching the Digilians initiative to train 5,000 students annually in emerging tech fields like AI, cybersecurity, and digital arts. The program aims to support digital transformation and youth development, offering various qualifications and practical training in partnership with local and international companies.
Lucidya has raised $30 million in a Series B led by Impact46 to scale its AI-driven CX platform across 11 MENA countries. The funding supports expansion into AI Agent automation for customer-facing functions, leveraging a high-accuracy Arabic AI engine to transform regional CX while addressing labor and compliance challenges.
Pakistan has spent over Rs52bn to extend telecom services to remote areas through the Universal Service Fund, but uneven coverage persists due to low commercial returns, security concerns, and infrastructure gaps. Officials told parliament that private operators drive expansion, and improved law and order is key to attracting investment and closing connectivity gaps.
Oman will receive its first dedicated MicroGEO satellite by early 2027 under a $200 million partnership between MB Group and Astranis. Launched via SpaceX, the satellite will provide sovereign, secure connectivity supported by local ground stations, strengthening national digital infrastructure and advancing Oman Vision 2040’s goals for resilience, growth, and innovation.
Egyptian q-commerce startup Rabbit has secured new funding to expand into Saudi Arabia, aiming to launch operations in Riyadh and Jeddah by Q3 2025. The company plans to establish micro-fulfillment centers, introduce a Saudi mobile app, and hire locally to tap into the growing demand for fast, reliable delivery services.
Morocco hosted Schneider Electric’s first Innovation Day in Casablanca, highlighting its green energy leadership and digital transformation drive. Officials and industry leaders discussed renewable energy, 5G, AI, and industrial sovereignty, with new partnerships aiming to boost innovation, job creation, and Morocco’s integration into global value chains.
The cooperation unlocks new opportunities in the Hungarian defence vehicle industry. § 4iG Space and Defence Zrt. (“4iG S&D”) entered…
Presight and Dow Jones Factiva have signed an MoU to co-develop AI-driven risk and compliance solutions. The tools will combine regulatory-grade data with sovereign-scale AI to deliver predictive intelligence for financial institutions, regulators, and sovereign entities, with initial rollout in the UAE and wider GCC.
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Genians, Korea’s No.1 leader in Network Access Control (NAC) and Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR),…
The Syrian Ministry of Tourism has signed a technical co-operation agreement with Elm, a pioneer in digital solutions in the…