Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
South Korea has launched a $15 million project to modernize Egypt’s education system, covering 54 schools nationwide. Starting in 2027, the initiative will enhance ICT integration, teacher training, and infrastructure upgrades, aligning with AU Agenda 2063 goals and positioning Egypt as a potential hub for digital education in Africa.
The workshop underscores the growing role of international collaboration in advancing Nepal’s digital capacity, while encouraging young researchers and innovators to contribute to technology-driven development and inclusive economic growth through ICT and emerging technologies.
Orange Morocco and ZTE have debuted the Livebox 7, the world’s first commercial router using the open-source prplOS 4.0. Featuring Wi-Fi 7 and a modular software architecture, the device allows third-party app integration, starting with Bitdefender security. Morocco serves as the lead market before a broader European rollout.
Infrastructure, today announced the launch of “Cerebras for Nations,” a global program to help world governments build, accelerate, and scale…
eSewa has launched a hotel booking feature offering over 2,000 hotels across Nepal. This move extends eSewa’s digital convenience from payments to travel, enabling easy, on-the-go booking of accommodations nationwide via its app.
The RTA in Dubai and e& UAE have partnered to enhance smart mobility using advanced technologies like 5G, AI, and IoT. The collaboration focuses on improving traffic management, public transport services, and smart city infrastructure. The initiative aligns with Dubai’s vision to become the world’s smartest city.
An Algerian entrepreneur in Tokyo, Abderahmane Boucetta has launched DataInsta, a platform connecting companies with vetted AI and data experts. Founded in 2024, it enables firms to hire individuals or full teams, accelerating AI adoption across sectors through structured tools and global talent access.
Morocco has expanded 5G coverage to 60 cities within one week of launch, activating 6,000 sites and offering over 100 new plans as millions of devices connect to next-generation speeds.
Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar invited Etisalat and e& to invest further in the country’s telecom sector. During a meeting in Dubai with e& officials, Dar emphasized Pakistan’s investment-friendly policies and discussed opportunities for strengthening telecom infrastructure and attracting more foreign investment in the sector.
Yakeey, a Moroccan proptech startup founded by Karim Beqqali, is set to raise up to $7 million in Series A funding from IFC. The investment will expand its digital property marketplace, designed to rebuild trust and streamline real estate transactions across Morocco.