Oracle is expanding its presence in Africa, announcing new cloud data centers in Morocco and Kenya, alongside its established South Africa center. The company aims to enhance regional digital infrastructure and democratize AI adoption, offering a fully integrated platform to businesses, data scientists, and engineers across the continent.
Dr. Yarub Badr, Minister of Transport, held discussions with the Arab Internet and Telecom Union (ARISPA) to strengthen collaboration on digital transformation and AI in the transport sector. The talks also focused on the upcoming regional conference in Damascus about AI and entrepreneurship, emphasizing the Ministry’s commitment to innovation.
The first ITU Embedded AI Focus Group meeting, hosted by Turkcell in Istanbul, brought together global experts to discuss AI-native networks. The summit emphasized the integration of AI in telecom networks for smarter, more efficient infrastructures. Key industry leaders stressed the need for international standards in AI-based networks.
Dubai AI Week 2025, held from April 21-25, will bring together global leaders, innovators, and experts to explore AI’s transformative impact on government services, economic growth, and society. The event will feature high-profile summits, hackathons, and global competitions, solidifying Dubai’s position as a global AI hub.
The IEA reports that data centre electricity consumption will more than double by 2030, primarily driven by AI. This surge in energy demand, alongside opportunities for efficiency improvements, could increase global energy consumption by data centres to 3%, significantly impacting carbon emissions, with companies turning to nuclear and renewable energy.
Morocco is heavily investing in blockchain and AI technologies as part of its Digital Morocco 2030 plan, aiming for a 10% GDP increase by 2030. The country is focusing on workforce development, digital education, and tech adoption across industries, positioning itself as a leading tech player in Africa and beyond.
Bangladesh has improved its frontier technology preparedness, ranking 112th globally in the 2025 Technology and Innovation Report. The country excels in research and development but lags in ICT development. While India leads South Asia, Bangladesh faces challenges in infrastructure and skills, requiring reforms to fully leverage frontier technologies.
Morocco is adopting blockchain and AI as part of its Digital Morocco 2030 strategy to modernize its economy. The initiative aims to create a digital economy, generate 240,000 jobs, and contribute over $10 billion to GDP, positioning Morocco as a regional tech hub with a focus on blockchain and AI.
Algeria has launched its first high-performance computing center in Oran to accelerate AI development. The center will support sectors like healthcare, agriculture, and cybersecurity, and align with the country’s goal of having AI contribute 7% to GDP by 2027. This project strengthens Algeria’s digital autonomy and innovation.
Oman is participating in Web Summit 2025 in Doha, showcasing 24 technology startups specializing in AI, IoT, robotics, and health tech. Supported by the Ministry of Transport, Communications, and Information Technology, these startups aim to expand internationally, connecting with investors and innovators from around the world.
