Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Ten female-led startups across multiple sectors have been selected for Standard Chartered and Bahrain FinTech Bay’s Futuremakers Women in Tech Bahrain programme. The eight-week acceleration initiative supports entrepreneurial growth through mentorship, workshops, and networking, culminating in Demo Day with financial awards.
Standard Chartered Bahrain, alongside Bahrain FinTech Bay, has selected ten female-led startups to join the Futuremakers Women in Tech Bahrain programme’s sixth cohort. The initiative offers expert training, mentorship, and networking over eight weeks, aiming to accelerate women entrepreneurs in diverse tech sectors and foster a more inclusive innovation ecosystem aligned with Bahrain’s economic development goals.
Orange Jordan’s 2025 “Inspiring Change” Award honored women-led projects advancing sustainable digital innovation, introducing a new fintech category. Winners included Wasil, Genskin, SOHO ERP, and BitMal. Supported by Capital Bank and Int@j, the initiative aims to boost women’s roles in tech entrepreneurship across Jordan.
Standard Chartered has launched the third edition of its ‘Women in Tech’ accelerator programme in Saudi Arabia, in partnership with Falak Investment Hub. The programme supports women-led startups with tech-driven solutions, offering mentorship, masterclasses, and $45,000 in grants to top performers. Applications are open until June 27, 2025.
Women in Tech 2025 will take place on November 16 at Vodacom World in Johannesburg, celebrating Africa’s top female tech innovators. The event aims to empower and inspire, focusing on female entrepreneurs driving the tech revolution. Highlights include networking, industry insights, and recognition for outstanding women in enterprise programs.
Standard Chartered Bahrain, in collaboration with Bahrain FinTech Bay, launched the sixth cohort of its “SC Women in Tech” incubation programme, supporting female entrepreneurs. With mentorship and funding, the programme aims to foster women-led businesses. Additionally, QuickDine announced a strategic partnership with PIE to enhance operational efficiency.
Kuwait Times is supporting the second edition of CODED’s Academy X program, empowering young women with skills in AI, smart application development, and entrepreneurship. The program expands its capacity to 500 students this year. Industry players like Zain Kuwait and other strategic partners are contributing to its success.
This article emphasizes the importance of integrating women into Morocco’s high-tech and industrial sectors to meet the country’s growth goals. Despite significant investments, gender bias and cultural norms still hinder women’s participation, with strategies such as policy reforms, mentorship, and inclusive recruitment necessary to drive inclusive economic growth.
The 9th edition of Women Tech Quest (WTQ) held in Karachi, Islamabad, and Lahore inspired women to lead in Pakistan’s IT and e-commerce sectors. The event featured competitions, keynote speeches, and discussions on leadership, digital transformation, and financial empowerment. Winners were recognized in testing, design, and coding categories.
Ncell Foundation has partnered with the ICT Award 2024 as a “Supported By” partner, celebrating Nepal’s tech advancements and honoring women in ICT. The 9th edition of the award will take place on December 20, with Ncell presenting the Ncell Woman Icon ICT Award, including a cash prize of Rs 300,000.