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 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.
Algeria is involving its start-up ecosystem in infrastructure projects to drive innovation and reduce technological dependence. A new joint commission will connect start-ups with infrastructure stakeholders, supporting digital solutions and creating skilled jobs as part of the country’s broader knowledge economy strategy.
Algeria advances intra-African trade by promoting major infrastructure projects like the Trans-Saharan Highway and gas pipeline, with Afreximbank backing key energy initiatives under AfCFTA.
Algeria has improved its ICT Development Index ranking from 89th to 74th globally in 2025, surpassing averages for the world, the Arab region, Africa, and upper-middle-income countries. This progress underscores the country’s commitment to expanding universal and meaningful internet connectivity as part of its national digital vision.