Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Telecom Egypt will release its audited financial results for 2024 on February 27, 2025, before trading begins. The report, prepared in line with Egyptian Accounting Standards, will provide insights into the company’s performance, reinforcing its role as a leading player in Egypt’s telecom sector and its strategic investments in Vodafone Egypt.
Saudi Arabia has launched Ocean Central, a groundbreaking digital platform aimed at enhancing marine health and supporting global ocean regeneration efforts. Introduced at the Future Investment Initiative, the platform will provide accessible insights and data, fostering collaboration among countries to achieve ambitious ocean restoration goals aligned with global objectives.
Algeria is seeking to strengthen ICT partnerships with African nations to drive socio-economic development. Discussions focused on enhancing cooperation in key areas such as telecommunications, infrastructure, and technological innovation. Africa’s digital economy is expected to reach $712 billion by 2050, boosting the continent’s overall GDP.
Egypt’s Prime Minister and Samsung officials discuss support for technology localization, highlighting Samsung’s $700 million investment in Beni Suef and Egypt’s new EGP 45 billion export subsidy program focused on advanced industries.
Kaspersky and Kalaam Telecom have partnered to enhance cybersecurity resilience in Saudi Arabia and Bahrain. Announced at GITEX 2025, the deal combines Kaspersky’s global threat intelligence with Kalaam’s regional expertise to protect businesses from evolving cyber risks.
Gushcloud partners with Talent Plus and key investors to expand its talent management operations in the Middle East and South Asia. This collaboration enhances cross-border opportunities for creators and celebrities, bridging the gap between MENA, South Asia, and Hollywood, while boosting the global creator economy.
The digital wallet super-app represents a further step toward consolidating Morocco’s e-government ecosystem, enabling more efficient service delivery while reinforcing digital identity, data protection, and citizen-centric service design across public services.
Damac Group significantly boosts its investment in AI and digital infrastructure, aligning with its vision for technological advancement. Key investments include AI startups like Anthropic, xAI, and Mistral. The group also plans to invest $1 billion in data centers, expanding its global presence in this critical sector.
Orange Business has completed the first phase of a crucial infrastructure project for Grifols Egypt, establishing a modern data center to support the nation’s healthcare advancements.
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