Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
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Algeria is expanding its vocational training with 40 new digital specialties, aiming to create 500,000 ICT specialists and reduce skilled professional emigration. By partnering with insurance, telecom, and private training entities, the country is driving youth employment and digital ecosystem growth as part of its national digital transformation strategy.
July 22, Dubai, UAE: GCG Enterprise Solutions which serves as a leading digital transformation solutions provider, has announced the strategic…
Bangladesh ranks behind nine out of 12 lower-middle-income countries in smartphone ownership and mobile internet usage, according to the GSMA’s “The State of Mobile Internet Connectivity 2024” report. Challenges such as digital literacy, safety concerns, and affordability limit mobile internet access, despite growing awareness.
Amazon Egypt hosted its annual Seller Summit, focusing on empowering small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) with advanced tools and technologies. The event featured master classes on optimizing operations and introduced an enhanced Arabic mobile seller app. Top-performing partners were recognized, highlighting Amazon’s commitment to supporting its selling community.
The UAE’s Technology Innovation Institute, VentureOne, and e& have launched QuantumConnect, a quantum key distribution-based encryption solution. Developed locally, it embeds hardware on fibre networks to deliver future-proof protection against quantum threats, ensuring compliance with UAE cryptography regulations and enhancing data security across regulated industries like finance and healthcare.
Saudi Arabia has launched the Tamkeen Initiative to empower tech professionals in micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs). The program provides necessary skills and resources, aligning with Vision 2030, and offers incentives for tech companies to hire local talent.
African startups like Soil Regen Guy, Afrisoul, LiquidGold, Arumloo, and FOST are pioneering affordable, scalable water-saving technologies to tackle the continent’s water scarcity crisis. Their solutions target smallholder farmers, schools, communities, and large farms, combining innovation with local relevance to conserve water, boost agricultural productivity, and improve sanitation.
Yango Group launched Yasmina, a bilingual AI assistant with Omani-focused features like prayer times and local recipes, integrated in smart speakers for natural, culturally relevant interactions supporting education and daily life.
Oman’s Central Bank has made IBAN mandatory for all domestic bank transfers from July 1, 2025, aiming to boost transaction accuracy and speed. Following successful IBAN implementation for international payments, this policy ensures greater financial security and aligns Oman with global banking standards.