Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Eyouth has partnered with EDT& Partners to train one million youth in Africa and the Middle East in digital skills, including AI, programming, and data analysis. Backed by a $6 million investment, the programme aims to close the digital skills gap and drive innovation across the region, launching in February 2025.
Eyouth has partnered with EDT&Partners in a US$6 million initiative to equip one million youth in Africa and the Middle East with digital skills. The program will focus on areas such as AI, programming, data analysis, and digital marketing, leveraging Eyouth’s platform and EDT&Partners’ educational technologies.
Orange Jordan’s online training program successfully equipped participants with personal, digital, and entrepreneurial skills, improving their opportunities in the digital workforce. The program covered key areas such as technology, entrepreneurship, and professional development, while receiving praise for its quality and relevance. The Orange Digital Centers continue to foster growth.
EDT&Partners and Eyouth are launching a $6 million initiative to train one million young people in the MENA region in key digital skills. The program, which will focus on AI, programming, and digital marketing, aims to bridge the digital skills gap and empower educators for a more competitive future.
Orange Foundation and Terre des hommes (Tdh) have partnered to open two new Women’s Digital Centers in Jordan, expanding the initiative to more governorates. These centers will offer training in digital skills, entrepreneurship, and mental health, empowering women to build a better future for themselves and their communities.
Qatar’s MCIT has launched an initiative to develop a skilled workforce, focusing on digital skills through a dedicated working group. The program addresses the growing demand for expertise in emerging technologies, aligning with the nation’s goals for economic diversification, innovation, and sustainability in the digital economy.
Orange Jordan won the “Digital Skills Development” award at MENA ICT Forum 2024 for its efforts in spreading digital education across the Kingdom. With over 27,000 participants, the company’s initiatives have fostered digital skills development, empowering individuals to join the labor market or start their own ventures in the ICT sector.
Vodacom Group has partnered with AWS, Microsoft, and Skillsoft to launch a Digital Skills Hub, aiming to upskill 1 million young Africans by 2027. The hub will provide self-paced digital training to youth across eight countries, addressing Africa’s digital skills gap and preparing the next generation for the workforce.
Orange MEA and GIZ have launched the “Master Repair” initiative to enhance youth employability and foster entrepreneurship in Morocco, Tunisia, Senegal, and Egypt. The project offers training in electronics repair, solar tech, and fiber optics, targeting young women and people with disabilities, promoting self-employment and sustainable skills.
The initiative aims to equip Bermudians with essential digital skills in coding, data science, AI, and emerging technologies.