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The database links national legislation with international standards and provides ready-to-cite sources for research and advocacy. The Refugee Platform says the resource will be updated regularly to reflect new legal developments and UN recommendations.
Participating companies include Fortinet and Sangfor Technologies, both known for AI-driven cybersecurity solutions spanning network, cloud, and enterprise protection.
Officials agreed on the urgent need for comprehensive legislation and the formation of a national committee to oversee implementation with clear timelines, positioning Egypt alongside countries that are strengthening online safety laws for minors.
Backed by Elsewedy Group, Algebra Ventures, and El Shorouk, Octane processed over EGP 13 billion in digital transactions in 2025, serving more than 3,000 clients and managing consumption across 270,000 vehicles.
The platform demonstrates how locally built digital health solutions can bridge accessibility gaps by connecting medical demand and supply in markets where healthcare delivery still depends heavily on face-to-face interaction.
Experts note that while other African markets can learn from the model, replicating it requires coordinated spectrum policy, device affordability, reliable power, and upfront capital. GSMA Intelligence projects that by 2030, 5G could account for more than 20% of Africa’s mobile connections, reaching nearly 390 million users.
The company expects to realise early operational gains as the deployment progresses, reinforcing the value of consolidating analytics and intelligence into a single, scalable platform.
Together, the moves highlight a growing continental recognition that satellite capability is central to digital sovereignty, resilience, and long-term infrastructure planning.
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 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.