Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
The workshop underscores the growing role of international collaboration in advancing Nepal’s digital capacity, while encouraging young researchers and innovators to contribute to technology-driven development and inclusive economic growth through ICT and emerging technologies.
Industry stakeholders note that while AI, digital infrastructure, and digital economy expansion feature prominently across party manifestos, implementation will require sustained investment in infrastructure, workforce development, regulatory reform, and institutional capacity. The debate reflects a broader shift in Bangladesh where digital policy is increasingly viewed as central to economic growth, governance, and national competitiveness in the evolving digital economy.
Jordan and Syria have signed an MoU to strengthen cooperation in telecommunications, IT and postal services, focusing on digital infrastructure development, cybersecurity collaboration and regulatory coordination to improve service quality and regional connectivity.
stc Bahrain has partnered with CFI to deliver secure, resilient ICT infrastructure for financial operations. The agreement introduces high-availability networks, next-generation security, and smart resilience systems, strengthening regulatory compliance, service continuity, and data protection while supporting Bahrain’s Economic Vision 2030 and ambitions as a regional financial hub.
Egypt and the UK are deepening ICT cooperation to position Egypt as a regional innovation and offshoring hub. Talks focused on AI, cloud, cybersecurity, fintech, and skills development, with plans for academic partnerships and joint industry events to attract British investment and strengthen Egypt’s role as a gateway to African digital markets.
Egypt’s digital exports surged to $7.4 billion in 2025, driven by strong ICT growth, expanding outsourcing services, and major gains in digital skills and public platforms. Investments in infrastructure, AI-enabled services, and telecom upgrades have reinforced the country’s role as an emerging hub in global digital trade.
Egypt’s ICT sector has driven rapid growth in digital exports, infrastructure, outsourcing, and skills development over the past seven years. With strong investment, workforce expansion, and regulatory support, the country is strengthening its position as a regional digital hub and a global outsourcing destination.
Egypt’s digital exports reached $7.4bn over seven years, driven by rapid ICT sector growth, outsourcing expansion, skills development, and major infrastructure investment. Government focus on digital strategy, AI adoption, and broadband upgrades has strengthened Egypt’s position as a global outsourcing and digital services hub.
Multinet Pakistan has signed an MoU with the Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry to offer LCCI members a 30% discount on a broad range of cloud, cybersecurity, IoT, and data analytics services, backed by nationwide fiber connectivity. The one-year agreement also includes joint workshops and awareness sessions, aligning with Pakistan’s Digital Pakistan agenda and supporting over 46,000 member businesses in accelerating their digital transformation.
Jordan delivered new entrepreneurship programs, regulatory reforms, and cybersecurity initiatives in October, while boosting international digital cooperation and improving postal and financial services — reinforcing the kingdom’s momentum in digital economy development.