Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
ADN Telecom has signed MoUs with South Korea’s PBS and CND Motors to collaborate on electric three-wheeler assembly, AI-based traffic management, and solar streetlight projects in Bangladesh. The partnerships will combine Korean technology with local execution to foster sustainability, job creation, and technological advancement.
The project established a foundation for an innovative and more digitally connected governance system through collaborations with the General Information…
Algeria’s leap in the ITU ICT Development Index to 74th globally underscores its successful digital transformation efforts, driven by strategic investments and inclusive policies that promote connectivity and digital inclusion nationwide.
Orange Jordan won the “Digital Skills Development” award at MENA ICT Forum 2024 for its efforts in spreading digital education across the Kingdom. With over 27,000 participants, the company’s initiatives have fostered digital skills development, empowering individuals to join the labor market or start their own ventures in the ICT sector.
The 26th edition of ITCN Asia, Pakistan’s largest IT and telecom expo, will take place from May 9 to 11 at the Expo Center in Lahore. With over 1,500 global and local brands participating, the event aims to showcase Pakistan’s emerging role as a tech hub, featuring knowledge sessions on AI, Cybersecurity, and more.
Sarat Ventures Y Innovations Biotech Fund has launched a $50M initiative to back early-stage biotech companies targeting Saudi Arabia and the MENA region. Anchored by Allocator One, the fund aligns with Vision 2030, aiming to fuel life sciences growth, attract global talent, and advance transformative therapies.
Kuwait’s Ministry of Finance signed an agreement with Microsoft to enhance digital transformation and financial systems through AI and cloud services. The partnership will focus on upgrading financial services, improving government connections, and providing technical support. Joint workshops will be held to develop collaboration plans for achieving the Ministry’s objectives.
Saudi Arabia has launched Humain, an AI company backed by the Public Investment Fund, to enhance digital innovation across sectors like healthcare and finance. The company focuses on developing AI models for Arabic and building advanced infrastructure, contributing to Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 and positioning the nation as a global tech leader.
Cisco, in partnership with MCIT and NTI, has launched Egypt’s first CCIE Mobile Lab in Cairo. The facility allows engineers across the region to pursue one of Cisco’s top global certifications locally, strengthening Egypt’s skilled talent base and supporting digital transformation.
A team of researchers from Australia and Bangladesh has developed an advanced machine learning model that detects toxic comments with 87% accuracy. This model outperforms existing methods by reducing false positives, improving content moderation, and offering a more scalable solution for managing harmful online interactions across multiple languages.