Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Egypt has inaugurated the African Space Agency’s headquarters in the New Administrative Capital’s Space City, marking a key milestone in Africa’s space industry. The facility will foster continental collaboration, enhance Egypt’s satellite capabilities, and contribute to sustainable development goals. The country continues to lead space advancements in Africa.
Jordan Source and IFC hosted a three-day tour for global tech leaders to showcase Jordan’s growing digital economy and outsourcing capabilities. Featuring industry panels, site visits, and cultural experiences, the event highlighted Jordan’s innovation ecosystem, skilled talent, and strategic role in regional technology and fintech growth.
SAP has launched its Business Technology Platform (BTP) on Google Cloud in Saudi Arabia for regulated customers. The collaboration supports digital transformation within government and critical infrastructure sectors, providing secure cloud solutions that align with Saudi Vision 2030. The initiative enhances performance and scalability while ensuring compliance with local regulations.
Orel IT led a knowledge-sharing session for the SheExports programme, focusing on empowering women tech entrepreneurs with insights on cloud services, AI, and cybersecurity. The session emphasized sustainable business practices and global competitiveness for women in tech.
Morocco plans to launch 5G internet service by 2030, aligning with its 2030 digital strategy and in preparation for co-hosting the World Cup with Spain and Portugal. The initiative aims to enhance online data speed and expand rural internet coverage, recognizing digital connectivity as essential for various sectors post-pandemic.
Jumbo Enterprise has teamed up with Jio Haptik to bring Agentic AI solutions to GCC enterprises, targeting sectors like retail, telecom, and banking, enabling 24/7 multilingual engagement and automation in line with the UAE’s AI vision.
Starlink has launched in Yemen, offering high-speed internet across the country, including conflict zones. The launch has been met with resistance from Huthi rebels, citing security concerns. The service promises connectivity even in remote areas, amid ongoing civil conflict and humanitarian crises.
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The Moroccan government has announced a new program to extend high-speed internet to 1,800 rural areas, part of its National Plan for the Development of High and Very High Speed Broadband. This initiative, aligned with the National Digital Development Strategy 2030, aims to boost economic growth, improve public services, and foster digital inclusion.
A recent report indicates that Africa lost over $1.5 billion in 2024 due to internet shutdowns and social media bans, accounting for 20% of the global economic loss from digital outages. The shutdowns were linked to political tensions, protests, and conflicts, with 12 African nations affected.