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 ICT sector is expanding rapidly, with 83 electronics design firms, 260 outsourcing centres, and strong start-up investment. President El-Sisi has directed investment in 5G, AI, and advanced training to build skilled talent and sustain Egypt’s role as a regional technology leader.
Crowd Analyzer’s latest report shows distrust is slowing e-commerce in Egypt, with 41% of reviews negative and only 38% satisfied with product quality. Fears of fraud, poor return policies, and weak regulations contrast sharply with Saudi Arabia and the UAE, where consumer trust drives market growth.
Egypt’s NTRA plays a vital role in digital transformation, introducing 5G, eSIM, and WiFi calling, while enforcing consumer rights through tools like My NTRA. By balancing regulation, innovation, and inclusion, it positions Egypt as a leading digital hub in the region.
Egyptian developer Ahmed El-Kholy’s Manetho app uses AI to instantly translate hieroglyphics and includes AR experiences that animate artifacts. Winner of Huawei’s regional developer competition, the app aims to expand into VR, offering immersive ways to explore Egypt’s ancient history.
The paper investigates digital technology adoption, skills distribution, and platform work in Egypt, offering critical insights for labor policies amid technological change.
Digified gains FRA approval to offer AI-powered digital onboarding and eKYC services to Egypt’s NBFIs, enabling fully legal digital IDs and e-contracts and advancing financial inclusion in the MEA region.
Egypt’s telecom authority has given TikTok three months to comply with cultural and moral standards amid rising backlash over inappropriate content. This reflects a broader trend in conservative countries to regulate social media rather than ban it outright, challenging TikTok’s ability to balance global reach with local norms.
Suplyd raised $2 million to scale its digital procurement platform serving 5,000+ Egyptian restaurants. The platform streamlines fragmented supply chains, ensuring 100% order fulfillment and real-time insights, with plans to expand services and deepen market reach.
Egypt’s Ministry of Communications launched “Digitopia,” a national IT innovation competition with EGP 10 million in prizes, targeting students and young professionals to foster digital creativity and build a knowledge-based economy.
Egypt and Italy’s Nova Technology della Vita Academy will establish five applied technology schools for electricity sector training starting 2025/2026, focusing on global standards and renewable energy skills to enhance workforce readiness and economic development.