Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Algeria has signed a $300 million agreement with Nigeria to export two million Algerian-made payment terminals, boosting its presence in Africa’s digital technology market. The deal reflects Algeria’s push to strengthen local manufacturing, advance regional integration, and support Africa’s transition to digital financial solutions.
Algeria has launched “Himayati,” its first national platform for women victims of violence. The service connects women with security, legal, and health support, advancing family protection and women’s rights while promoting empowerment and social stability.
Algeria has launched its UNCTAD-backed eTrade Readiness Assessment to support MSMEs, strengthen e-commerce, and advance AfCFTA integration. With e-commerce rapidly expanding, the roadmap aims to address logistics barriers, promote competitiveness, and align with Algeria’s economic diversification and regional trade ambitions.
Algeria enacts a comprehensive cryptocurrency ban, criminalizing all related activities to reinforce financial system control and combat illicit funding. Violators face imprisonment and hefty fines under the new law.
Algeria Telecom introduces Africa’s fastest FTTH service at 1.6 Gbps, supporting digital transformation and expanding fiber connectivity to millions of homes and businesses nationwide.
Algeria’s new digital monitoring system will enhance transparency and efficiency in public infrastructure projects, supporting better cost and timeline management nationwide.
Algeria has signed a framework agreement to launch a tech-enabled postal service for legalised documents, enabling digital tracking and secure handling. This move supports the country’s broader digital transformation and postal sector modernization efforts.
Algeria’s HTT and China’s Xiamen Airlines signed a framework to boost digital tourism cooperation, aligning with Algeria’s strategic digitalization goals. SITEV 2025 highlighted diverse exhibitors, cultural heritage, and innovation, reinforcing Algeria-China ties and promoting tourism as a key economic driver.
Algeria Telecom and the National Chamber of Notaries have partnered to digitize notarial services, improving efficiency and accessibility as part of Algeria’s wider public sector digital transformation strategy.
AfTIAS 2.0 boosts Algerian startups through capacity-building, market access, and global exposure, fostering inclusive digital economic growth amid ongoing challenges.