Morocco to launch digital registry for organ donation to bypass judicial bureaucracy
The Moroccan Ministry of Justice, in coordination with the Ministry of Health and Social Protection, is developing a centralized digital…
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Saudi Digital Government Authority and World Bank launch global cloud innovation workshop
The Saudi Digital Government Authority (DGA), in partnership with the World Bank Group, has launched an international workshop titled “Empowering…
Pakistani telcos shift blame to banks over rising SMS alert charges following Senate scrutiny
Major Pakistani telecom operators, including Jazz, Zong, and Ufone, have issued a collective clarification stating they do not control the…
Egypt’s NTRA to mandate child-designated SIM cards across all telcos within 60 days
Egypt’s National Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (NTRA) has announced plans to launch specialized “parental” mobile SIM cards designed specifically for children….
Qatar’s MoCI launches five intellectual property e-services bringing digital copyright and licensing platform to seven total
Qatar’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry has launched five new intellectual property e-services, bringing the total number of digital services…
UAE’s Presight signs AI and digital governance MoUs with Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire and Gabon as Africa portfolio expands
Abu Dhabi-based AI company Presight has signed separate memoranda of understanding with the governments of Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire and…
Algeria joins UNDP-backed 50in5 campaign as it anchors public digital infrastructure agenda to African sovereignty drive
Algeria’s Ministry of Post and Telecommunications has announced that Algeria has joined the 50in5 global campaign, a UNDP-supported initiative working…
Qatar’s NCSA launches cloud privacy assessment tool under Personal Data Protection Law as digital adoption accelerates
Qatar’s National Cyber Security Agency has launched a Cloud Computing Privacy Assessment Tool designed to help public and private sector…
PTA issues NOC for Telenor-PTML merger as Pakistan’s telecom consolidation clears final regulatory hurdle
Pakistan’s telecom regulator has issued a No Objection Certificate for the consolidation and transfer of licences and the amalgamation of…
Bangladesh Bank mandates Bangla QR at all merchant points by June 30 with criminal penalties for non-compliance
Bangladesh Bank has issued a mandatory directive requiring all banks, mobile financial service providers, payment service providers and payment system…