Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Qatar’s National Cyber Security Agency won the WSIS 2025 Prize for its Cybersecurity Curriculum Project, highlighting its success in raising digital ethics and safety awareness across schools, parents, and teachers. The project supports Qatar’s vision to build a cyber safe society and become a global cybersecurity leader.
Azercell and the Azerbaijan Cybersecurity Center have launched a Cyber Education Program to teach schoolchildren about online safety, data protection, and cyberbullying prevention. The initiative, aligned with international standards, reached 250 students in multiple regions, aiming to build a safer digital environment for the younger generation.
OSP CyberAcademy has partnered with Bahrain’s NCSC to provide cyber safety education to 70,000 students. The program includes culturally tailored, gamified courses designed to teach children aged 6 to 17 about cybersecurity and online safety. The initiative aims to help students navigate the digital world safely and responsibly.
Zayed University and the UAE Cybersecurity Council have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to enhance cybersecurity education for Emirati youth. This partnership aims to develop specialized programs that equip students with skills needed to address growing cyber threats, fostering innovation and research in the cybersecurity field.