Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Egypt’s Software Testing Day joins ISTQB Global Conference Network, highlighting AI and DevOps-driven innovations in software quality. ITIDA and SECC lead certification and training efforts, positioning Egypt as a global hub for trusted software testing expertise.
Egypt has launched “Property Egypt,” a unified digital platform enabling foreign buyers and Egyptians abroad to purchase real estate securely. Linked to the national property registry, the platform aims to boost foreign currency inflows, prevent fraud, regulate property exports, and expand listings nationwide in future phases.
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Egypt’s Minister of Environment, Yasmine Fouad, discussed a smart digital waste management solution with Jordan’s Tajanus Group. The platform features a mobile app for easy waste collection requests, enhances logistics, and supports a circular economy by leveraging big data. The government is exploring its adoption to improve waste management efficiency.
Google is building four new subsea cable hubs in Africa to expand connectivity and support AI growth. Linked to the Equiano and Umoja cables, the hubs will be completed in three years, alongside investments in AI training, funding, and free AI Pro access for students across multiple African nations.
Zain Jordan has introduced Fiber-to-the-Room (FTTR) technology, providing ultra-fast, reliable internet to every room in a household. This innovative solution, featuring invisible fiber optic cables, sets a new standard for home internet, reflecting Zain’s commitment to technological advancement and improving the digital lives of its customers.
IFC’s $430M financing supports Maroc Telecom’s 4G expansion in Chad and Mali, aiming to improve digital access and bridge connectivity gaps across Africa.
Aluminium Bahrain (Alba) has completed a major digital transformation by migrating to RISE with SAP Private Cloud Edition, upgrading its platform to SAP S/4HANA 2022. This complex nine-month brownfield conversion enhances operational efficiency and analytics capabilities. The project exemplifies strong partnership and expertise, positioning Alba for ongoing innovation in the industrial sector.
Africa50 has invested in Raya Data Centre to support Egypt’s digital economy and expand RDC’s infrastructure with a new greenfield Tier III data centre. This investment will cater to growing digital demand and support Egypt’s startup ecosystem, while aligning with sustainability goals.