Jordan’s ICT sector continues to thrive with the ongoing royal support, bolstering economic growth and digital transformation. The sector’s expansion is driving job creation, entrepreneurial innovation, and positioning Jordan as a regional hub for ICT services, aligning with the nation’s Economic Modernization Vision.
Egypt’s President Al-Sisi met with Prime Minister Madbouly and Minister Talaat to discuss digital transformation initiatives, focusing on improving ICT services, boosting mobile manufacturing, and advancing AI strategies. The government aims to enhance communication coverage, attract international investments, and develop a skilled digital workforce to support national economic goals.
The taskforce will develop strategies within three months to make internet access more affordable.
The UAE’s Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority has launched the ICT Regulatory Sandbox to test new tech products and services. This initiative allows for a controlled environment to assess impacts before market release, fostering innovation and enhancing legal frameworks to support rapid technological advancements.
Egypt plans to boost its ICT sector’s contribution to GDP from 5.8% to 8% by 2030. Minister Amr Talaat emphasized strategic collaborations and investments in submarine cables, cloud computing, and local mobile manufacturing. Initiatives include training programs for 500,000 ICT professionals annually, expanding digital innovation centers, and enhancing digital infrastructure, including broadband coverage and fiber optic networks, to support these goals.
Examines the vital emerging trends in ICT and telecom across the Middle East and Africa, focusing on digital transformation, 5G, and IoT developments
Algerie Telecom and Djezzy, two leading Algerian telecom operators, have signed a new partnership to collaborate on consumer services and digital content development, enhancing Algeria’s ICT sector.
In a significant milestone for digital innovation and global connectivity, Ooredoo, a leading telecommunications provider, hosted the GSMA Networks Group…
