AfTIAS 2.0 Drives Algeria’s Tech Startups and SMEs Toward Global Competitiveness
AfTIAS 2.0 boosts Algerian startups through capacity-building, market access, and global exposure, fostering inclusive digital economic growth amid ongoing challenges.
AfTIAS 2.0 boosts Algerian startups through capacity-building, market access, and global exposure, fostering inclusive digital economic growth amid ongoing challenges.
Sri Lanka must invest urgently in counter-drone technology, cyber defense, and drone innovation to counter evolving aerial threats that could reshape future conflicts. Without action, cheap drones could severely undermine national security.
Huawei aims to export older Ascend 910B AI chips to Middle East and Southeast Asia despite US restrictions, competing in markets dominated by American chipmakers amid global tech tensions.
Oman Air partners with COMEX 2025 to enhance digital experiences, support Oman’s tech sector, and advance the country’s knowledge-based economy through innovation, literacy, and global collaboration.
Turkcell launches an 8.7 MW solar power plant in Van, targeting 50% emission reductions by 2030 and net-zero by 2050. The company plans $240 million in solar investments by 2026, with four more plants forthcoming.
Morocco plans a 500MW renewable-powered sovereign data centre in Dakhla, reinforcing digital sovereignty and regional hub ambitions amid a $1.22 billion digital modernization investment.
Algeria advances intra-African trade by promoting major infrastructure projects like the Trans-Saharan Highway and gas pipeline, with Afreximbank backing key energy initiatives under AfCFTA.
Flydubai and UAE tech firm Emaratech have partnered to introduce AI-powered smart biometric gates at flydubai’s Airport Operations Centre, streamlining immigration for pilots and cabin crew. This paperless, secure system enhances operational efficiency, reduces wait times, and supports the airline’s commitment to innovation and future-ready aviation solutions.
Jordan’s Ministry of Industry and the Amman Chamber of Industry celebrate the inclusion of the first 100 companies in the “Made in Jordan” programme, emphasizing efforts to boost industrial competitiveness and exports through quality standards and government-backed incentives.
Qatar’s Kahramaa has installed nearly one million smart electricity and water meters as part of a broad project to digitize the country’s utility infrastructure. These meters provide real-time monitoring, automated billing, and fault detection while supporting sustainability and operational efficiency aligned with Qatar National Vision 2030.