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 unveiled a bold National AI Strategy to lead the Middle East and Africa in responsible innovation. Alongside hosting the Ai Everything MEA event in 2026, the country launched the Digitopia tech contest with 25,000 participants and $205,000 in prizes, fostering talent in AI, gaming, and cybersecurity.
Egypt’s Ministry of Communications and Information Technology has signed an MoU with Microsoft to enhance the country’s AI capabilities, targeting the training of 100,000 individuals in AI technologies. The agreement aims to empower local talent, promote responsible AI use, and support Egypt’s National AI Strategy for 2025–2030.