Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
QFC and Doha Bank have partnered to accelerate fintech and digital asset innovation in Qatar, focusing on research, joint development, and startup support to strengthen the country’s position as a regional fintech hub.
Amman, November 3, 2025 — Orange Jordan has reaffirmed its commitment to youth empowerment and innovation through a series of training programs hosted at the Fabrication Lab of the Orange Digital Center. The initiatives aim to equip young Jordanians with the technical and creative skills needed to compete in the evolving digital economy.
Huawei Algeria has launched the “Huawei ICT Competition 2025–2026,” focusing on Cloud, Network, and Computing to equip students with digital skills. Organized with Algeria’s ministries, the initiative promotes youth innovation, strengthens academia-industry collaboration, and builds global readiness for digital transformation.
The UAE is strengthening its global cyber leadership at GITEX GLOBAL 2025, showcasing AI, quantum, and cyber innovations while promoting international partnerships. Through initiatives like CyberE71 and NSOC, the nation aims to build a resilient, future-ready digital ecosystem aligned with its We the UAE 2031 vision.
Orange Egypt unveiled a Pharaonic obelisk-shaped telecom tower near the Grand Egyptian Museum, enhancing mobile coverage and symbolizing the fusion of Egypt’s ancient heritage with modern digital innovation.
Algeria’s Post and Telecommunications Minister Sid Ali Zerrouki has stressed research, innovation, and collaboration as the country prepares to launch 5G services. The initiative is part of a broader national strategy to strengthen local technology industries, expand digital solutions, and safeguard Algeria’s digital sovereignty.
Orange Jordan sponsored the Evolve Conference at HTU’s Orange Village, connecting university students with global tech experts through workshops, panels, and competitions. The initiative reflects Orange’s commitment to empowering youth, strengthening digital skills, and supporting Jordan’s national digital transformation journey.
Warba Bank hosted executives from Keeta to showcase its advanced banking and digital innovation capabilities. The visit explored future collaboration in digital financial solutions, reinforcing Warba’s role in supporting startups, enhancing consumer services, and advancing Kuwait’s digital economy in line with its vision, “Let’s Own Tomorrow.”
Kingdee has inaugurated its regional headquarters in Qatar’s Ras Bufontas Free Zone, supported by a strategic cooperation agreement with QFZ. Backed by QIA’s $200 million investment, the Chinese cloud SaaS leader plans to boost digital innovation, talent development, and ecosystem growth across Qatar and the wider Gulf region.
Qatar’s TASMU Accelerator has attracted 1,185 startup applications from 78 countries, generating QAR 479M in sales and QAR 228M in funding. Beyond financial gains, the program enabled 60+ pilot projects, 2,000+ mentorship hours, and strong ecosystem integration, cementing Qatar’s role as a digital innovation hub.