Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Oman has launched a national capability programme to develop local expertise in satellite engineering and space technology, supporting industrial diversification and innovation goals aligned with Oman Vision 2040.
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.
Pakistan’s local plants produced 30.21 million mobile phones in 2025, dwarfing commercial imports. Output included 15.64 million smartphones and 14.57 million 2G devices, with smartphones now forming 71 percent of phones on local networks. Despite this, imports still crossed $800 million in five months.
WAM Morocco has convened over 60 global leaders, including the UN’s Chief AI Officer and billion-dollar investors, delivering 45+ hours of Industry 4.0 content. The event positions Casablanca as a strategic hub for AI-driven manufacturing, green industry, and industrial transformation across Africa.
Pakistan will use ITCN Asia 2026 to showcase BYD, Samsung, and Google assembly initiatives, highlighting a strategic shift from tech services to localized manufacturing. Led by STZA and backed by SIFC, the pavilion positions Pakistan as a destination for electric vehicles, electronics, data centers, and technology-driven industrial growth.
Egypt’s ready-made garments sector achieved a record $3.1 billion in exports between January and November 2025, marking 22 percent annual growth. The milestone was driven by expansion in existing factories, strong export performance throughout the year, and continued government support for manufacturing and non-oil exports.
Egypt’s mobile device production rose to over 10 million units in 2025, driven by increased local manufacturing and foreign investment. The ICT sector continues to deliver strong growth, job creation, and export expansion, while Egypt advances in digital governance, 5G deployment, and emerging technologies to support its broader digital transformation agenda.
Honor’s new Bangladesh factory signals a strategic shift toward local smartphone manufacturing, aiming to boost device availability and digital adoption. Built with Smart Technologies, the facility integrates AI-driven production systems and supports national goals to increase smartphone penetration and strengthen the country’s technology manufacturing base.
Morocco’s third National Industry Day showcased record growth in jobs, exports, and manufacturing, underscoring its ‘Made in Morocco’ vision. With reforms, green energy goals, and new industrial agreements, the country is driving innovation and sustainable competitiveness across sectors.
Oppo has opened a new $50 million smartphone factory in Egypt, producing 400,000 units per month under the “Egypt Makes Electronics” initiative. The facility employs 2,000 people and contributes to Egypt’s goal of becoming a regional electronics manufacturing hub.