Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Oppo has opened a new $50 million smartphone factory in Egypt, producing 400,000 units per month under the “Egypt Makes Electronics” initiative. The facility employs 2,000 people and contributes to Egypt’s goal of becoming a regional electronics manufacturing hub.
Valu and Amazon Egypt have renewed their partnership to expand flexible payment plans and deliver a smoother, more affordable shopping experience for Egyptian consumers.
Egypt’s Digital Egypt Creativity Centers (Creativa) and MINT by EGBank have launched the CREATIVA x MINT Tech Hackathon, a nationwide competition promoting digital innovation and youth entrepreneurship. Backed by ITIDA and Startup Factory, the event spans four cities and offers EGP 180,000 in total prizes, mentorship, and financial inclusion benefits, reinforcing Egypt’s Digital Transformation and youth empowerment agenda.
Egypt dominated the Afro-Asia Forum for Innovation and Technology in Malaysia, winning 68 awards and 19 first-place titles in key tech categories. The victory led to Egypt’s selection as host of the 2026 forum in Aswan. Backed by the Ministry of Communications and NTI, Egypt’s youth showcased global-caliber innovation in AI, robotics, and entrepreneurship — reinforcing the country’s leadership in digital transformation and regional innovation.
Egypt has launched two national initiatives to digitize archaeological archives and enhance connectivity at heritage sites. The projects, led by MCIT and the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, will modernize Egypt’s cultural preservation strategy, improve visitor engagement, and position the country as a global model in digital heritage and smart tourism.
Egypt’s NTRA has received the Regional Leadership Award from the Arab Organization for Communication and Information Technologies for its pioneering role in IPv6 adoption, advancing Internet infrastructure, and solidifying Egypt’s status as a digital innovation leader in the Arab and African regions.
Tagaddod, Egypt’s cleantech pioneer, secured $26.3 million in Series A funding led by The Arab Energy Fund to scale its AI-powered renewable feedstock platform across Africa, Asia, and Europe, strengthening the global supply chain for sustainable aviation fuel and biofuels.
ExxonMobil Egypt and fintech firm Octane have partnered to digitize vehicle services nationwide, introducing a new Digital Refueling System to enhance fleet efficiency, transparency, and operational control across Egypt.
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.
Orange Egypt, in partnership with mnGm, has launched the country’s first digital gold trading service via mobile wallets, allowing customers to invest in gold seamlessly through the My Orange app. The move reinforces the telecom’s leadership in Egypt’s digital finance landscape.