Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Hackathon activities will run until February 14, culminating in final project presentations and recognition of the most innovative solutions. The initiative reflects the ministry’s focus on transforming ideas into practical applications that address the needs of the digital economy while strengthening youth engagement in technology-driven sectors.
The initiative reflects broader national efforts to strengthen human capital development and support economic diversification by equipping young professionals with skills required for emerging sectors and the evolving digital economy.
Formally anchored in Presidential Decree No. 25-350 issued on December 30, 2025, the national data governance framework is expected to improve institutional coordination, support evidence-based decision-making, and provide greater regulatory clarity for economic stakeholders as data becomes increasingly central to digital transformation and economic competitiveness.
Algeria has introduced a national data governance framework to regulate the management and use of public data, supporting Digital Algeria 2030 goals by improving interoperability, strengthening data security, and enabling data-driven public services and decision-making.
China’s AlSat-3 programme with Algeria highlights expanding space cooperation focused on earth observation, data services, and capacity building for environmental and planning applications.
Algeria launches Alsat-3A from China, enhancing high-resolution Earth observation, geospatial intelligence, and mapping capabilities through continued collaboration between ASAL and CASC.
ZTE and Ooredoo Algeria showcased the country’s first wave of 5G through live demonstrations and real-world applications, marking a major milestone in Algeria’s digital journey and laying the foundation for nationwide 5G commercialization and industry transformation across manufacturing, agriculture, and education.
Algeria has enacted a presidential decree mandating dedicated cybersecurity units across public institutions to counter rising digital threats. The framework enforces independent governance, risk mapping, audits, and incident reporting, following a year in which the country recorded over 70 million cyberattacks.
Algeria has enacted a presidential decree mandating dedicated cybersecurity units across public institutions, strengthening governance as cyber threats surge. With over 70 million attacks recorded in 2024, the framework introduces risk mapping, audits, and direct reporting lines to protect public services, data, and critical infrastructure.
Algeria has launched the Insat portal to digitize complaints and feedback for postal and telecom services. The platform enables citizens to submit and track requests securely, improving transparency, accountability, and response times while supporting the country’s broader public-sector digital transformation.