Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Orange Jordan and the Norwegian Refugee Council have launched a free three-month digital skills training program for Jordanian youth in Irbid. Part of the ‘Najahna – Our Success’ project, the program aims to enhance programming and digital manufacturing skills, empowering participants for the job market.
Jordan’s mobile subscriptions reached 8.48 million in Q3 2025, driven by rising data consumption and rapid growth in 5G adoption. While mobile and broadband usage continued to expand, fixed-line voice services declined, reflecting a broader shift toward digital-first connectivity and increasing pressure on operators to invest in network capacity.
Indonesia has signed an MoU with Indosat, ITA, and Tsinghua University to establish an AI Application Cooperation Center, focusing on education, healthcare, and agriculture. Scheduled to launch early next year, the initiative supports Indonesia’s Golden 2045 vision, strengthens China–Indonesia AI ties, and advances inclusive digital transformation.
The UAE has announced the launch of its first AI Centre of Excellence, a partnership between Lakeba Group, UOWD, DoxAI, and AqlanX. Backed by NextGen FDI, the Centre will focus on sovereign AI R&D, Arabic LLMs, talent incubation, and IP commercialization, positioning the UAE as a global leader in AI innovation.
CNN is expanding its Middle East operations with a new hub in Media City, Qatar, launching in late 2025. The new digital-first operation will complement existing regional hubs and strengthen coverage of the Middle East. The expansion includes new shows and offers journalism training to young professionals in Qatar.
Startups across the MENA region secure new funding to scale innovations in semiconductors, AI infrastructure, mobility platforms, healthtech training and digital real estate services.
Orange Egypt has launched the country’s first digital gold trading platform via mobile wallets, enabling users to buy and sell gold starting from EGP 5. Partnering with mnGm, the move taps into Egypt’s booming mobile payments market, enhancing Orange’s fintech reach and redefining wallets as full financial tools.
Zain Bahrain has welcomed 34 new trainees as part of its Zain Youth Empowerment program. The internship offers hands-on experience across various departments, while also engaging in community initiatives. The program aligns with Zain Bahrain’s commitment to corporate sustainability and equipping young Bahraini talent with valuable skills.
Egypt, Telecom Egypt, ITIDA, and Nokia have signed an MoU to create an IP Excellence Center, boosting Egypt’s digital infrastructure, innovation, and ICT exports. This partnership will enhance network automation, AI advancements, and software development, positioning Egypt as a global IT services hub.
Pakistan’s telecom regulator has mandated minimum first-round bids in its upcoming 5G auction to ensure serious participation from incumbent operators as the country prepares for next-generation spectrum allocation.