The Moroccan government plans to invest 360 million dirhams (about $36 million) to establish a specialized gaming zone in Rabat. This initiative aims to foster game development, coding, and professional training, ultimately generating jobs and attracting international talent, reinforcing Morocco’s position as a gaming hub in Africa and the Middle East.
Anxinsec has established its global headquarters at the Abu Dhabi Global Market in collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Investment Office. This move aims to enhance cybersecurity capabilities across the region, providing very-high-throughput services to 26 African countries and positioning the UAE as a leader in digital security solutions.
Arabian Internet and Communications Services Company (solutions) reported SAR 1.27 billion in revenues for the first nine months of 2024, a 23.30% increase year-on-year. Q3 net profits surged 19.63% to SAR 463 million, although revenues slightly declined to SAR 2.75 billion compared to the previous year.
Moroccan company Panafsat has partnered with Thales Alenia Space to develop a satellite communications system aimed at providing very-high-throughput services (VHTS) to 26 African countries. This initiative will enhance digital infrastructure and connectivity, benefiting a population of approximately 550 million and contributing to economic growth across the continent.
INTRO Technology has partnered with Sterling and Wilson Data Center (SWDC) to develop the Kemet Data Center in the Suez Canal Economic Zone. This collaboration aims to enhance Egypt’s digital infrastructure, positioning the country as a leader in data center and cloud services across the Middle East and Africa.
The Arab States Broadcasting Union (ASBU) is embracing artificial intelligence to enhance digital media capabilities. Saad Nafel Al-Azmi highlighted the growing interest in AI during a recent meeting, emphasizing the Union’s commitment to innovation, including training programs and competitions to advance new media in the Arab world.
Jordan experienced a 64% increase in 5G mobile technology subscriptions in Q2 2024, rising to 51,491 from 31,334 in Q1. Fixed broadband subscriptions reached 793,000, while data consumption through fixed services grew to approximately 1.289 billion gigabytes, reflecting a positive trend in digital connectivity across the country.
Morocco is enhancing its digital transformation by launching the “Code 212” digital skills center in partnership with Huawei Morocco and Hassan II University of Casablanca. This initiative aims to equip students with essential training in areas like AI, cloud computing, and IoT, aligning with Morocco’s national education goals by 2030.
Orange Money has partnered with Mastercard to enable millions of users to access digital payments via Mastercard’s global network by 2025. Customers can obtain virtual or physical debit cards linked to their Orange Money wallets, allowing local and international transactions, thereby promoting financial empowerment in underserved communities across seven African countries.
Egypt’s National Telecommunications Regulatory Agency (NTRA) has partnered with the Consumer Protection Agency (CPA) to establish a digital platform for resolving telecom complaints more efficiently. The platform will feature an online complaint registration system and an automated process, improving response times and user awareness of rights and responsibilities.
