The World Federation for Digital Information & Technologies (MENA Region) convenes governments, academia, industry, and civil society to advance technology for the public good.
An independent, non‑profit union uniting stakeholders to uplift digital capabilities across the Middle East and North Africa.
Catalyze cooperation in information & communication technologies, support research and capacity building, align policy, and champion open standards for secure and interoperable public services.
A regional Secretariat coordinates initiatives while national chapters deliver local programs with ministries, universities, private sector, and civil society organizations.
Guiding goals drawn from the Federation’s charter.
Advance information & communication technologies across the Arab world and MENA region.
Strengthen research, innovation, and digital capacity through regional collaboration.
Create professional networks that unite public, private, and academic partners.
Publish standards and best practices for secure, inclusive digital transformation.
Organize conferences, workshops, and training to transfer knowledge at scale.
Promote responsible Internet use and protect users’ digital rights and privacy.
Support youth, women, and vulnerable communities to bridge the digital divide.
High‑impact initiatives open to members and partners.
Regional threat‑sharing, incident response exercises, and practical security toolkits.
Tracks in data, cloud, AI, and e‑government service design for all levels.
Standards, APIs, and data exchange models that enable cross‑border services.
Women in Tech, youth fellowships, and digital citizenship campaigns in multiple languages.
Sandboxes for AI/IoT pilots with universities and startups across the region.
Evidence‑based recommendations for regulators and cross‑border alignment.
Consensus principles to guide privacy, security, and responsible AI.
1,000 learners across 12 countries begin cloud & data fundamentals.
Public sector teams align on e‑service data exchange standards.
Open to ministries, public agencies, universities, companies, NGOs, and individuals.
Strategist in national digital transformation and public‑interest technology.
20+ years in ICT infrastructure and standards across MENA.
AI ethics and trustworthy data sharing.