Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
MWC25 Doha showcases the GCC’s rise as a powerhouse of digital innovation. By bringing global and regional stakeholders together, the event demonstrates how world-class infrastructure, investor appetite, and startup momentum are reshaping the connectivity landscape and positioning the region at the forefront of next-generation technology development.
talabat celebrated excellence at Hospitality Qatar 2025 with its annual Choice Awards and launched interactive food kiosks featuring partner restaurants. The initiative reinforced talabat’s leadership in Qatar’s food tech ecosystem and its ongoing support for innovation and community engagement.
Algérie Télécom deepens partnerships with academic and business institutions to strengthen innovation, entrepreneurship, and digital transformation across Algeria.
KENITRA – October 27, 2025: The fourth edition of Maghrebna Innovation – Vision 2030 celebrated Morocco’s rising generation of innovators, who are using technology and creativity to preserve culture, empower communities, and fuel entrepreneurship.
Egypt’s Digital Egypt Creativity Centers (Creativa) and MINT by EGBank have launched the CREATIVA x MINT Tech Hackathon, a nationwide competition promoting digital innovation and youth entrepreneurship. Backed by ITIDA and Startup Factory, the event spans four cities and offers EGP 180,000 in total prizes, mentorship, and financial inclusion benefits, reinforcing Egypt’s Digital Transformation and youth empowerment agenda.
Egypt dominated the Afro-Asia Forum for Innovation and Technology in Malaysia, winning 68 awards and 19 first-place titles in key tech categories. The victory led to Egypt’s selection as host of the 2026 forum in Aswan. Backed by the Ministry of Communications and NTI, Egypt’s youth showcased global-caliber innovation in AI, robotics, and entrepreneurship — reinforcing the country’s leadership in digital transformation and regional innovation.
Oman has inaugurated the Hadatha Center for Cybersecurity Manufacturing to strengthen innovation, research, and entrepreneurship in cybersecurity. Spearheaded by the MTCIT, the center aims to position Oman as a regional cybersecurity hub, drive AI integration, and foster local startups through hackathons and accelerator programs.
Bahrain Post has introduced mobile postal services featuring fully equipped vehicles to bring delivery and mailing options directly to residents. Operating six days a week, the initiative supports Bahrain’s postal modernization strategy and digital transformation goals while improving accessibility and convenience for customers.
Oman has launched the Hadatha Center for Cybersecurity Manufacturing to drive innovation, entrepreneurship, and R&D in cybersecurity. The initiative connects government, academia, and private sectors to build a national cybersecurity industry and position Oman as a regional digital innovation hub.
The Bangladesh ICT and Innovation Awards 2025 honored 32 outstanding projects driving the nation’s digital transformation. Organized by BIIN, the event recognized innovators across student, organizational, and individual categories, celebrating Bangladesh’s growing innovation ecosystem and government-backed push for technology-led development.