Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Rabat has introduced the Rabat Patrimoine mobile app to digitally showcase its UNESCO World Heritage sites through interactive routes, audio guides, and geolocated content. Available in multiple languages, the app supports heritage preservation while offering residents and visitors an immersive way to explore the city’s history and cultural identity.
Saudi Arabia is celebrating World Arabic Language Day 2025 with coordinated initiatives at home and abroad, including events at the United Nations and nationwide educational and cultural programmes. Led by the King Salman Global Academy for Arabic Language, the efforts aim to strengthen Arabic’s role in education, technology, and global dialogue while preserving its cultural and civilisational heritage.
Oman participated in UNESCO’s Digital Week, presenting its progress in digital transformation, education technology, and ICT-driven services. The country showcased smart governance and digital learning initiatives while aligning its agenda with UNESCO’s global goals of inclusion, access, and responsible technology use.
Lebanon’s high-level roundtable on digital learning, organized by UNESCO, MEHE, and CRDP, aimed to enhance digital education in the country. Key discussions focused on blended learning during COVID-19 and the development of a National Digital Learning Strategy. The initiative aims to improve Lebanon’s education system with a focus on innovation and inclusivity.
UNESCO, in partnership with the European Union, launched the “Social Media 4 Peace” project in Iraq to address harmful online content. Workshops focused on content moderation, hate speech, and fostering cooperation among local actors. The project aims to create human rights-based governance systems to combat digital disinformation and promote peace.
UNESCO and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan co-hosted the Global Media and Information Literacy Week 2024 conference in Amman on October 30 and 31. The event focused on digital transformation, featuring discussions on AI’s role in media, youth engagement, and strategies for enhancing media literacy across various sectors.