Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Algeria has launched the AMLAK system to replace paper land titles with a fully electronic format. The platform introduces end-to-end traceability, faster processing, and centralised land records, improving transparency, property security, and administrative efficiency as land title issuance continues to rise nationwide.
Beyon has partnered with LigaData to develop a cutting-edge Data Lakehouse, integrating structured and unstructured data into a single platform. This initiative aims to enhance Beyon’s data infrastructure, drive innovation, and provide personalized services. The partnership will support Beyon’s data and AI plans, boosting agility and operational excellence across its companies.
Iraq’s Communications and Media Commission discussed the future of 5G and satellite internet with the Samena Council in New York, focusing on enhancing Iraq’s telecommunications infrastructure and supporting the digital economy. The talks explored licensing, technology challenges, and global best practices.
Jazz has topped Opensignal’s Mobile Network Experience Report in Pakistan, leading in 4G availability, coverage, live video experience, and upload speed. The telecom giant also leads the market in revenue share and subscriber base, further strengthening its position with the recent shutdown of its 3G network as part of its “4G for All” strategy.
Dhiraagu hosted the SEA-ME-WE 6 Global Consortium Meeting in Maldives, uniting top telecom providers to advance the submarine cable project linking Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Europe. The initiative will boost global connectivity, provide Maldives with direct international access, and drive the nation’s digital and economic transformation.
Egypt plans to increase local mobile phone production to 15 million units next year and begin exports, as part of a broader ICT strategy focused on manufacturing, digital exports, skills development, and infrastructure expansion.
Qatar’s Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) has partnered with Microsoft to support startups and foster digital innovation. The initiative aims to provide mentorship, access to technologies like AI and cloud computing, and training programs to enhance competitiveness, aligning with Qatar’s Digital Agenda 2030 and strengthening its tech ecosystem.
SLT-Mobitel and Fairfirst Insurance have launched Sri Lanka’s first mobile billing-enabled motor insurance service, enabling customers to access and renew insurance directly through mobile accounts, expanding digital financial inclusion and supporting the country’s broader digital transformation objectives.
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Cassava Technologies, led by Strive Masiyiwa, plans to invest up to USD 720 million in partnership with NVIDIA to build Africa’s first AI factory. The initiative will deploy 12,000 GPUs across South Africa, Egypt, Nigeria, Kenya, and Morocco, boosting AI infrastructure and capabilities across the continent.