Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
The UAE has partnered with Starlink to provide high-speed satellite internet to 100 remote schools, aiming to expand digital education access in underserved regions. The initiative uses satellite connectivity to overcome infrastructure challenges and supports inclusive, technology-driven learning through the Digital School program.
The UAE’s Digital School has partnered with Starlink to deliver satellite-enabled digital education to underserved communities worldwide, combining connectivity and accredited learning platforms to expand access to education and digital skills globally.
Pakistan’s education ministry and Tech Valley have partnered to roll out Canva for Education nationwide, giving K–12 institutions free access to premium creative tools. The initiative combines secure digital access with a “Canva Champion” training model to build long-term teaching capacity and accelerate digital, innovative learning across public schools.
Lebanon’s digital learning pilot reached over 2,400 students and 285 teachers across 14 public schools using UNICEF’s Madristi platform. The research highlights classroom engagement, challenges, and best practices, outlining what is needed to scale digital learning and strengthen 21st-century skills across public education systems.
The Middle East and Central Asia are facing a growing ICT skills shortage as digital transformation accelerates across governments and enterprises. Huawei’s ICT Academy is addressing this gap by partnering with hundreds of universities, modernising curricula, training faculty, and equipping students with industry-relevant skills in AI, cybersecurity, and cloud computing to better align education with rapidly evolving market needs.
Huawei’s smart campus deployment at Balqa Applied University delivers high-speed Wi-Fi and a robust switching backbone to support hybrid learning and medical education. The project improves network stability, security, and scalability, positioning BAU to expand SD-WAN and smart campus services across its multi-campus environment.
Jordan’s Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship has partnered with OpenAI to enhance Siraj, an AI-powered educational assistant designed to support students and teachers with interactive, curriculum-aligned learning. Following a successful pilot involving over 150,000 users, the collaboration will improve capabilities, strengthen data governance, and advance digital learning across public schools.
BSCL has signed agreements to deploy Starlink internet across schools in Khagrachhari, Bandarban, and Rangamati, improving digital access in Bangladesh’s hill districts. Starlink terminals will enable online learning and virtual classes for remote students. Installations are underway, with an initial rollout to 100 schools and a target of 450.
BSCL has signed agreements with hill district councils to deploy Starlink internet in schools across Khagrachhari, Bandarban and Rangamati. The project aims to improve digital learning access in remote areas by providing high-speed, reliable connectivity. With an initial rollout to 100 schools and a goal of 450, the initiative supports the government’s push for inclusive, technology-driven education.
Beyon Solutions has partnered with Bahrain’s Ministry of Education in a multimillion-dinar deal to upgrade all government schools’ digital infrastructure—the largest Cisco deployment in Bahrain—advancing secure connectivity, e-learning capabilities, and the Kingdom’s digital education vision.