Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Algerian innovators dominated competitions at IATF-2025, with start-up Qareeb winning best technological innovation for its smart farming solution, while young entrepreneurs earned recognition in healthcare and women’s health projects. The results highlight Algeria’s growing role in Africa’s digital and entrepreneurial transformation.
The African Development Bank and AFD co-founded ADFI in 2019 with the Gates Foundation and the Ministry of Finance of…
IDEMIA and the Technology Control Company (TCC) have signed an MoU to enhance Saudi Arabia’s travel, transport, and smart city solutions. The collaboration focuses on AI-driven biometrics, smart city initiatives, and training in biometric technologies, supporting Saudi Vision 2030 and improving security, efficiency, and passenger experience.
TikTok has launched the second phase of its #SaferTogether initiative in partnership with NITDA and Data Science Nigeria. The programme aims to enhance digital safety and literacy across Nigerian communities, addressing challenges like misinformation, cyberbullying, and data protection. It includes workshops, outreach, and educational resources for parents and guardians.
Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) and Teletalk Bangladesh Limited signed an agreement on March 4, 2025, to provide corporate digital services, including affordable internet, to support the Expanded Programme on Immunisation (EPI) under DSCC’s Health Department. The collaboration aims to improve service delivery and access to health services.
Nepal’s Communications Minister outlined ambitious plans positioning the next decade as the IT decade, focusing on expanding digital infrastructure, AI policy development, cybersecurity, media support, and integrating government services digitally to foster socio-economic progress and improved citizen access.
Jordan has digitized 80% of its government services via the Sanad platform, enabling 1.8 million digital IDs through IrisGuard biometrics. The initiative expands digital access across public and financial sectors, reinforcing Jordan’s leadership in e-government and secure identity innovation.
SelectUSA Tech has launched its first-ever tech startup pitching competition in Egypt, aiming to promote US investment. The winning startup will be sponsored by the US Embassy to attend the SelectUSA Tech competition and National Harbor Summit in Maryland. The initiative focuses on supporting Egyptian startups’ growth in the US market.
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — (BUSINESS WIRE/AETOSWire) — Protectt.ai, a global AI-native Mobile App Security and Fraud Control platform, today…
Zong 4G has inaugurated a Tier-III Certified Cloud Intelligent Computing Center in Islamabad, reinforcing Pakistan’s digital infrastructure with advanced cloud, AI, IoT, and cybersecurity capabilities. Led by the IT Minister, the launch marks a major investment in a future-ready digital economy and highlights Zong’s role as a key ICT enabler.