Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Algeria plans to introduce 40 new digital vocational training specialties next academic year to support its National Digital Transformation Strategy. This initiative aims to train 500,000 ICT specialists by 2030, reduce brain drain by 40%, and align workforce skills with economic demands, reinforcing the country’s tech ecosystem and youth employability.
Standard Chartered’s fifth cohort of the Women in Tech accelerator programme, launched in partnership with DIFC Innovation Hub, has awarded a total of USD 100,000 in equity-free seed capital to the top three female-led tech startups in the UAE.
The GSMA’s Digital Nation Summit in Islamabad praised Pakistan’s progress but warned of a 52% mobile Internet usage gap, the largest in APAC. With reforms on spectrum, taxation, trust, and regulation, Pakistan could transform into a digital powerhouse, boosting economic growth, social inclusion, and regional leadership in innovation.
Ericsson and e& International have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at Gitex Global 2024 to explore the development of autonomous networks. The collaboration will leverage AI to enhance network autonomy, improve customer experience, and promote environmental sustainability, aligning with e&’s commitment to achieving net-zero carbon emissions.
Algeria and Huawei sign a memorandum to modernize vocational ICT training, offering joint diplomas and expanding digital skill development aligned with market demands.
Ooredoo Algeria has reported strong financial growth for the first three quarters of 2024, with revenues reaching 77.3 billion Algerian dinars, a 15% increase from 2023. The company also emphasized its commitment to social responsibility through various humanitarian initiatives and educational support for underprivileged communities.
Yuze, a UAE-based digital business banking platform, is set to expand into India in Q2 2025. The platform will offer SMEs and freelancers in India tailored financial solutions, including digital accounts, automated invoicing, and expense tracking tools. Yuze aims to support financial inclusion and business growth in India’s digital economy.
stc Group achieved record H1 revenues of SAR 38.66 billion with net profit up 13.38%. Growth was driven by cost efficiency, digital banking expansion, and a strategic Oracle cloud partnership. Sustainability efforts boosted its MSCI ESG rating to “A.”
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Accenture and Cassava Technologies have partnered to deploy Nvidia-powered AI infrastructure in Africa, starting in South Africa and expanding regionally. The initiative will localise AI with cultural context and serve sectors from finance to healthcare, supported by Cassava’s fibre backbone and sovereign data centre strategy.