Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Talabat Kuwait hosted 30 Academy X students at its headquarters as part of its sponsorship of the women’s empowerment initiative. The visit featured workshops, mentorship, and innovation challenges, reinforcing the program’s mission to prepare young women for leadership in technology and entrepreneurship under Kuwait’s Vision 2035.
Talabat has celebrated the graduation of Academy X’s second 2025 cohort, empowering Kuwaiti female students with AI, coding, and entrepreneurship skills. The program, run by CODED Academy and sponsored by talabat, aligns with New Kuwait Vision 2035 and strengthens women’s role in the nation’s digital economy.
The Bangladesh government reaffirmed its commitment to increasing women’s participation in technology during the “Women in Technology” seminar. Despite a cautious budget approach, 21 government projects aim to empower women with ICT skills. Key speakers emphasized public-private collaboration and the need for improved tech skills to remain globally competitive.
At the “Women in Technology” seminar in Dhaka, Bangladesh’s ICT Division reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing women’s participation in technology. Shish Haider Chowdhury highlighted ongoing projects aimed at empowering women through ICT. The seminar also called for increased public-private partnerships to support tech training and women’s entrepreneurship.