Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Meska AI convened Egypt’s tech ecosystem at Spark Vol.2, urging a shift toward enterprise-ready AI and stakeholder alignment. The event featured industry panels and a strategic partnership with PTS Holdings, giving startups access to investment and venture studio support while prioritising real business value over novelty.
Viridien and SLB will launch the region’s largest multi-client OBN seismic programme offshore Egypt in partnership with EGAS, starting in Q1 2026. The project aims to unlock deeper subsurface insight, attract global explorers, and reinforce Egypt’s role as a regional energy hub.
Egypt’s young innovators are using AI to solve real-world problems and reimagine history, from healthcare robots to hieroglyph-translating apps. Backed by rising investment and government support, AI is becoming central to education, entrepreneurship, and national development, positioning Egypt’s youth at the forefront of technological transformation.
IEGCO unveiled four machines manufactured locally for the first time at Grain Tech Egypt, introducing Egypt’s first domestic solutions for variable data printing on consumer goods. The move supports import substitution, boosts exports to five markets, and targets expansion across Africa.
Egypt’s Tax Authority has launched a mobile app for electronic real estate tax payments and faster clearance certificates, reinforcing its digital transformation drive. Officials outlined broader reforms, simplified regimes for small businesses, and new facilitation measures aimed at improving compliance, efficiency, and investor confidence.
FABMISR has launched a new electronic POS service to expand digital payment acceptance across Egypt. The solution enables secure card and contactless transactions for in-store merchants, extending the bank’s online payments ecosystem and supporting Vision 2030, financial inclusion, and the country’s transition toward a cash-light economy.
Egypt has licensed tpay to enable direct carrier billing for government services, allowing citizens to pay utilities, fines, and official fees through mobile balances. The move expands access for unbanked users, simplifies transactions, and strengthens Egypt’s shift toward inclusive, mobile-first digital payments.
Egypt has launched its first hackathon in the New Valley to empower youth, drive digital entrepreneurship, and address local challenges. Led by MCIT and NTI, the initiative targets students and graduates, offering training, mentorship, and cash prizes for innovations in agriculture, energy, tourism, and community services.
Egypt’s KNOT Technologies has raised a $1 million pre-seed round led by A15 to scale its AI-native ticketing platform. The startup uses AI to authenticate identity, control distribution, and prevent market leakage, giving organizers greater visibility while rebuilding trust between event owners and audiences.
A system upgrade colliding with a central server failure triggered a month-long internet outage for Telecom Egypt customers. The disruption affected multiple governorates, prompting hundreds of complaints and regulatory scrutiny. The incident follows a series of major failures, reinforcing concerns over network resilience and operational reliability.