Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
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.
Egypt’s Minister of ICT Amr Talaat announced that tech startup investments have risen sevenfold since 2020, fueled by innovation-friendly reforms and global investor interest. Programs like Creativa and Start IT, along with the upgraded EgyptInnovate platform, are helping position Egypt as a leading regional hub for innovation.
Egypt has launched a National Smart Cities Strategy to modernize existing cities and build new ones, focusing on technology, sustainability, and citizen-centered planning. The initiative aims to reduce congestion, improve services, create jobs, and enhance climate resilience, positioning Egypt as a regional hub for smart urban development.
Egypt has launched a new wave of digital justice projects, including citizen portals, judicial tools, and government platforms, to modernize the legal system. The reforms aim to simplify access, improve efficiency, and strengthen trust in line with President El-Sisi’s national digital transformation strategy.
AVEVA will host AVEVA Day Egypt on 1 October 2025, showcasing how AI, digital twins, and smart industrial platforms are transforming Egypt’s energy, mining, and manufacturing sectors. The event supports Vision 2030, with AVEVA highlighting innovations that enhance efficiency, sustainability, and digital sovereignty.
Avanz Capital Egypt has joined Algebra Ventures’ second fund as a Limited Partner via a landmark secondary transaction, underscoring confidence in Egypt’s VC ecosystem. The partnership strengthens support for tech startups in Egypt and Africa, enabling greater capital inflows and deeper collaboration to fuel entrepreneurial growth.
Egyptian startup Luciq (formerly Instabug) has launched an “agentic” AI platform that proactively monitors, diagnoses, and fixes mobile app issues before they impact users. By pioneering Agentic Mobile Observability, Luciq aims to set a new industry standard for app reliability, resilience, and user experience.