Algeria and Nigeria aim to expand satcoms capabilities
Together, the moves highlight a growing continental recognition that satellite capability is central to digital sovereignty, resilience, and long-term infrastructure planning.
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Skylo and Vodafone IoT to offer NTN NB-IoT satellite connectivity
Skylo’s network is 3GPP-compliant and integrates directly with existing chipsets, modules, and operating systems, supported by a certified global hardware ecosystem. The companies say the trial phase will pave the way for a full commercial rollout, demonstrating that standards-based “anywhere connectivity” is ready for global scale.
Saudi Water Authority, IBM launch AI-powered Digital H2O platform
Saudi Water Authority and IBM launched the AI-powered H2O Platform using generative AI and hybrid cloud to unify water data, enable predictive management, and introduce intelligent assistants for both officials and citizens, supporting Vision 2030 and sustainable resource optimisation.
IFZA forges ties with IHC unit to advance AI-driven digital services
IFZA and Aleria signed an MoU at WEF Davos to integrate enterprise-grade, sovereign AI into free zone operations, aiming to enhance governance, decision-making, and digital services through advanced data pipelines and secure intelligence platforms.
Saudi Arabia completes world’s first tokenised property deed transaction
Saudi Arabia executed the first sovereign-native tokenised property deed transfer by linking its Real Estate Registry directly to blockchain settlement, reducing transfer time to seconds while embedding legal enforceability into digital assets to boost liquidity, PropTech innovation, and foreign investment.
SpaceX acquires xAI in deal valuing combined entity at $1.2 trillion
SpaceX acquires xAI to build space-based AI infrastructure using Starship and Starlink, arguing terrestrial data centers cannot sustainably scale. The $1.2 trillion combined vision includes orbital solar-powered computing, direct-to-mobile connectivity, and long-term plans for lunar and Martian operations, positioning AI as the backbone of a multi-planetary future.
Umm Al Qura for Development & Construction Company launches unified digital platform for developers in Masar Destination
During its participation in the Future Real Estate Forum 2026. Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – 02 February 2026: Umm Al Qura…
ABHI Microfinance Bank, DigiKhata partner to unlock financing for SMEs
KARACHI: ABHI Microfinance Bank has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with DigiKhata, a leading digital ledger platform used by…
e& launches “Addictech” to spotlight digital wellbeing for children and teens
Through Addictech, e& aims to make digital wellbeing a practical, everyday conversation for families, combining awareness with tools that help create balanced screen routines.
Pine Labs expands in Sri Lanka with Credit+ card platform partnership with Pan Asia Bank
This marks Pine Labs’ second major win in Sri Lanka, reflecting rising demand for agile, outsourced card management systems as banks in emerging markets move away from legacy platforms toward scalable, digital-first solutions.