Morocco has launched two key digital healthcare initiatives at GITEX Africa 2025, including a partnership with CDG to enhance the health information ecosystem and the creation of GITEX Future Health Morocco Africa. These efforts aim to transform the country’s healthcare system and position Morocco as a regional hub for health innovation.
Morocco has signed MoUs with Nokia and Ericsson to accelerate its Digital Morocco 2030 plan. Both companies will focus on digital talent development, 5G deployment, and expanding fiber optic networks. The partnerships aim to foster innovation, support entrepreneurs, and improve the country’s digital infrastructure in preparation for global events.
Sadq, a digital signature provider based in Riyadh, raised $1.46 million in a Pre-Series A round led by X by Unifonic. The funds will help the company scale its infrastructure, enhance security, and support the growing demand for paperless workflows in line with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 digital transformation agenda.
Huawei hosted the closing ceremony of the 2024–2025 Regional Final of the Huawei ICT Competition in Amman, Jordan. The event celebrated student achievements, highlighted the importance of academia-industry collaboration, and announced three Jordanian students advancing to the Global Final in China. Huawei reaffirmed its commitment to supporting digital talent.
Egypt has launched the Invest-IT program to support tech startups in their Seed and Pre-Series A stages. The initiative, led by ITIDA and Flat6Labs, aims to enhance investment readiness and help startups secure funding, expand operations, and drive innovation in sectors like AI, fintech, logistics, and smart energy.
A new study reveals that 70.2% of Arabs are internet users, with 46% active on social media. TikTok is the most popular platform, especially in the Gulf, while Facebook leads in North Africa. YouTube and Snapchat also see strong usage in specific countries, highlighting diverse regional preferences.
A Kaspersky survey reveals that over half of Egyptian teenagers (53%) hide their online activities from their parents, with many concealing time spent online and visiting adult content sites. The study emphasizes the need for open communication and parental control tools to safeguard children’s digital safety.
Egypt’s ICT Minister Amr Talaat met with Vodacom and Vodafone officials to discuss investment opportunities in Egypt’s ICT sector. The meeting focused on advancing digital transformation, infrastructure development, and fostering innovation. The South African delegation expressed interest in investing in data centers and cybersecurity, boosting Egypt’s growing tech sector.
Dream71 Bangladesh has been selected to develop a digital platform for the UNDP-led “Renewable Lesotho” project. The platform will support e-tendering, data management, monitoring, and geospatial analysis services to enhance access to renewable energy in Lesotho. The project will run from April 2025 to April 2027.
Kratos Gaming Network (KGeN), formerly IndiGG, has expanded into the MENA region with a new headquarters in Bahrain. This move aims to tap into the growing gaming and Web3 sectors, offering services like the Proof of Gamer identity system. KGeN plans to form key partnerships in AI and Web3.
