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 has blocked Roblox following concerns raised in parliament about child online safety. The Supreme Council for Media Regulation ordered the move, with the NTRA implementing the technical block. Authorities said the platform posed risks linked to children’s internet and social media use, prompting immediate regulatory action.
Egypt introduced strict online rules to protect children, criminalising cyberbullying and exploitation, banning the sharing of minors’ data, and promoting balanced supervision as lawmakers move to regulate children’s access to social media and digital platforms nationwide.
ADCB Egypt has modernised its payments infrastructure by going live with the Temenos Payments Hub, enabling ISO 20022-compliant SWIFT transactions. The move reduces manual processing, accelerates settlements, and strengthens scalability, aligning the bank with global standards while supporting Egypt’s Vision 2030 digital and financial inclusion goals.
Egypt’s child protection authority has called for stricter regulation of children’s online activity, warning that social media and digital platforms expose minors to harmful content, exploitation, and abuse. As parliamentary debate intensifies, lawmakers are preparing legislation to strengthen safeguards, regulate platforms, and promote preventive digital safety for children nationwide.
Egypt’s Fatwa Authority has ruled that using AI tools like ChatGPT to interpret the Quran is impermissible, warning of misinterpretation and doctrinal error. It stressed that AI lacks true understanding and scholarly method, urging Muslims to rely on recognised tafsir, qualified scholars, and established religious institutions.
Egypt will host Ai Everything MEA 2026, the region’s first all-AI global summit, bringing together over 350 companies from more than 30 countries. Backed by GITEX and Egypt’s MCIT, the event supports the country’s national AI strategy and positions Cairo as a bridge between Africa and the Middle East.
Bold Brand has launched AI-powered marketing services in Egypt and Saudi Arabia to help businesses improve efficiency, customer experience, and campaign performance. The agency is tailoring its solutions to distinct consumer behaviours and regulatory environments, using data analytics and automation to deliver scalable, compliant, and market-specific digital strategies.
Egypt will host the Middle East and Africa’s first all-AI global summit in February, bringing over 350 companies and innovators to Cairo. The event supports Egypt’s national AI strategy, highlights its regional leadership, and connects local innovation with global markets across sectors from cloud and telecom to healthcare and fintech.
Vodafone Egypt says any price increases will be tied to rising fuel and electricity costs, pending regulator approval. All operators have submitted tariff requests as operating expenses climb. Despite pressures, Vodafone posted 46 percent revenue growth in 2025 and plans continued investment in networks, digital services, and local device manufacturing.
Knot, an Egyptian startup, is using AI to modernise online ticketing by tackling fraud, resale losses, and poor demand visibility. Its platform authenticates buyers, controls transfers, and tracks real-time demand, helping organisers recover revenue and gain data-driven insight across global event markets.