Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
President Al-Sisi met executives from 52 global tech firms to deepen investment in Egypt’s ICT sector. The meeting led to 55 new agreements creating 75,000 jobs and reaffirmed Egypt’s growing role as a digital outsourcing powerhouse driving economic transformation and human capital development.
Egypt’s NTI and MUST hosted the “AI for Environmental Sustainability” conference, uniting experts and students to explore how artificial intelligence can combat climate challenges, improve resource efficiency, and reduce emissions — reinforcing Egypt’s vision of a tech-enabled, sustainable future.
Veon raised its 2025 earnings outlook, forecasting 16–18% EBITDA growth driven by booming digital services in Pakistan, Bangladesh, and other markets. Q3 revenue hit $1.12B, with digital services up 63% year-on-year, highlighting the telecom’s successful pivot toward high-margin digital ecosystems.
Algeria’s government has approved a draft law on digital identity and trust services, marking a major milestone in the country’s digital transformation journey. The legislation, approved under the chairmanship of President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, establishes a comprehensive legal framework to regulate secure and trusted digital transactions for individuals and businesses.
Bahrain’s BENEFIT and India’s NIPL have signed an agreement linking Bahrain’s Fawri+ with India’s UPI systems. The collaboration enables instant, secure cross-border payments between both countries under the supervision of CBB and RBI, enhancing digital financial connectivity and remittance efficiency.
Morocco’s three telecom operators — Maroc Telecom, Orange Maroc, and Inwi — have launched 5G services in major cities following the July licence auction. With MAD 2.1 billion invested, the rollout begins urban-first, aiming for 45% coverage by 2026 and 85% by 2030, boosting Morocco’s digital transformation.
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