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 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.
Jordan has accelerated progress in digital transformation with 14 projects completed in October focused on startup support, mobile number portability, cybersecurity awareness, global collaboration, and modern postal services — strengthening the country’s digital economy and service quality nationwide.
Cairo ICT 2025 highlights Egypt’s strengthening digital economy through nationwide digital services, local tech manufacturing, youth skilling programs, and major infrastructure upgrades. The government positions ICT as a key growth engine, accelerating AI-driven transformation and reinforcing Egypt’s standing in global digital readiness rankings.
Egypt’s ICT Minister Dr. Amr Talaat’s visit to Vietnam strengthened cooperation in ICT, electronics, and cybersecurity, promoting Egypt as a regional technology hub and showcasing its advancements in digital justice and innovation.
Pakistan’s PTA and Climate Ministry signed an MoU to promote Green ICT and climate-resilient digital infrastructure, focusing on e-waste reduction, energy-efficient networks, and eco-friendly innovation aligned with national and global sustainability goals.