Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Egypt’s One Circle project—launched in 2023 under the SWITCH2CE initiative—has demonstrated major progress in advancing circular ICT practices, with support from UNIDO, the European Union, the Government of Finland, and technology partners including Orange Group, Nokia, DSV, Upgrade, E-Tadweer and Cordon. Over two years, the project has transitioned circularity from theory to implementation.
UNIDO and partners have celebrated two years of progress in Egypt’s One Circle circular-economy project, highlighting major achievements in ICT repair, refurbishment, and e-waste processing. The initiative has launched two new centers with Nokia, DSV, Upgrade, E-Tadweer, and Orange Egypt, marking a significant shift toward sustainable electronics lifecycle management in Egypt.
LOLC Advanced Technologies has partnered with Corsair Group International to expand its Kerawalapitiya waste-to-fuel plant, boosting capacity to process 12 million kg of plastic waste annually. The upgraded facility will produce ISCC PLUS-certified pyrolysis oil, driving Sri Lanka’s circular economy and positioning the country as a regional leader in sustainable waste management.
Jordan’s Amman Chamber of Industry has launched a pioneering digital platform enabling factories to exchange industrial waste as raw materials, advancing circular economy principles and sustainability. Supported by GIZ and BMZ, the platform fosters cost savings, environmental protection, and industrial innovation through enhanced collaboration.
Egypt’s Minister of Environment, Yasmine Fouad, met with Tajanus Group to discuss a smart digital waste management system. The platform allows easy waste collection requests, optimizes logistics, and supports a circular economy through data-driven recycling. The government is considering adopting it to improve efficiency and sustainability in waste management.
Egypt’s Minister of Environment, Yasmine Fouad, discussed a smart digital waste management solution with Jordan’s Tajanus Group. The platform features a mobile app for easy waste collection requests, enhances logistics, and supports a circular economy by leveraging big data. The government is exploring its adoption to improve waste management efficiency.
Aramco Digital has partnered with Recykal to promote a circular economy in Saudi Arabia, using AI-powered waste management solutions to enhance resource efficiency and sustainability. The collaboration supports Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 by focusing on reducing landfill waste, improving waste management, and advancing sustainable practices in various industries.
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Zension Technologies has raised $30 million in Series A funding, led by Wa’ed Ventures and Sumitomo Corporation. The investment will support Zaam, a subscription-based model for tech devices, offering flexibility and sustainability by promoting a circular economy. Zension aims to reduce e-waste while providing affordable tech upgrades to consumers.