Egypt plans to construct a renewable energy-powered green data center, aligning with its goal to increase digital service exports to $9 billion by 2026. This initiative reflects Africa’s broader ambition for digital sovereignty and local data hosting, capitalizing on Egypt’s strategic geographic position.
Pakistan is showcasing its digital transformation at LEAP 2025 in Riyadh, highlighting its advancements in AI, fintech, and startup innovation. With over 100 companies and 1,000+ delegates, Pakistan’s participation emphasizes its growing tech sector, robust talent pool, and commitment to becoming a leading hub for global tech investment.
Egypt has achieved the highest landline internet speeds in Africa and ranks second continentally, fifth globally, for affordable high-speed internet at $8.31 monthly. These advancements, reported by Speedtest and Business Insider, are due to infrastructure upgrades by the Ministry of Communications and the Egyptian Telecom Company using fiber optic technology.
du has joined the FreeMove Alliance, extending its global mobile connectivity solutions into the Middle East. The partnership enables du to offer multinational corporations access to enterprise mobility solutions, centralized management, and global support, strengthening its service portfolio and enhancing telecommunications for international businesses in the region.
Egypt’s Minister of ICT, Amr Talaat, met with Keiichi Yoshimura of Tokyo’s Startup and International Financial City Strategy Office to discuss cooperation on digital innovation and AI. Talaat also explored investment opportunities in semiconductors and electronics with executives from Renesas Electronics, TDK, and Mitsubishi Electric during his visit to Japan.
Saudi Arabia will host the 19th United Nations Internet Governance Forum (IGF) in Riyadh from December 15-19, under the theme “Building our Multistakeholder Digital Future.” The event will gather over 10,000 participants and focus on innovation, digital governance, human rights, and sustainability in the digital age.
Yango Group has partnered with ITHCA Group to launch a digital ecosystem in Oman, enhancing the country’s digital transformation. The acquisition of Otaxi will improve service offerings in mobility, delivery, and rentals. This collaboration supports Oman’s Vision 2040 and aims to drive growth through AI-powered, locally-tailored solutions.
Cybersecurity experts at a Karachi conference urge Pakistan to adopt AI-driven cybersecurity measures, highlighting the country’s lag behind global standards.
Bangladesh’s internet freedom score decreased slightly to 40, maintaining its “partially free” status in Freedom House’s 2024 report. This decline is attributed to government actions during protests and increased social media censorship.
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