Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Algérie Télécom has received the “Giga City Excellence” award at the Broadband Development Congress in Paris for its Idoom Fibre service, which serves nearly 1.5 million customers. This recognition highlights the company’s commitment to innovation and reinforces its status as a leader in the telecommunications sector in Algeria and Africa.
Stake, a UAE-based real estate investment platform, is considering relocating its regional headquarters to Saudi Arabia as part of its strategy to expand within the Kingdom’s growing real estate market. The company launched operations in Saudi Arabia on December 9, marking the beginning of its expansion in the region.
Huspy raised $59M to expand its digital home-buying and mortgage platform from the UAE and Spain into broader Europe and the Middle East. The network-based model connects agents with leads and integrates mortgage services, rapidly growing market share and transaction volume.
Deloitte has launched the Deloitte Innovation Hub in Cairo with a $30 million investment over three years, recognizing Egypt’s talent in technology fields. The hub aims to foster local talent and provide services in AI, data analysis, and cybersecurity, with plans to expand its workforce to 5,000.
Saudi Arabia’s government ICT contracts grew 18.75% to SR38 billion in 2024, driven by health, military, and infrastructure sectors. Investments focus on AI, cloud, and emerging tech, supporting Vision 2030. The Kingdom leads globally in digital government rankings and ICT spending share.
ITIDA and Concentrix have signed a $1 billion MoU to enhance Egypt’s outsourcing industry. The partnership aims to create 16,000 jobs, expand Concentrix’s workforce to 35,000 by 2028, and strengthen Egypt’s position as a global outsourcing hub. This expansion reflects Egypt’s growing role in the digital economy.
Netcracker Technology will showcase its AI-driven solutions and digital transformation products at the Telecom Review Leaders’ Summit in Dubai on December 10-11. With keynote presentations and panel discussions, Netcracker will highlight how its offerings help telecom operators enhance customer experiences, accelerate digital transformation, and diversify revenue streams.
NCC enforces President Tinubu’s Executive Order criminalizing telecom infrastructure damage, addressing vandalism, theft, and access issues. The commission promotes public awareness, stakeholder coordination, and media collaboration to protect critical assets and ensure reliable nationwide services.
Roya Media Group and UAE-based 1001 OPS have signed a strategic partnership to share exclusive content across their streaming platforms in Jordan and Iraq. Roya will provide premium channels and originals to 1001, while 1001 will supply popular series to Roya’s platform, enhancing digital entertainment and regional collaboration in the MENA market.
Morocco announced plans for a 500 MW renewable-powered data center to enhance national cloud services and digital sovereignty under its Digital Morocco 2030 plan. The hybrid cloud strategy aims to secure sensitive data locally while supporting public and private sector growth, inspired by global best practices.