Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
The UN has praised the UAE’s Arab Digital Economy vision as a regional model, highlighting the UAE’s leadership and forward-looking approach in driving unified digital transformation across the Arab world.
The UN General Assembly has passed a resolution reaffirming Syrians’ sovereignty over the occupied Syrian Golan and Palestinians’ rights to their natural resources. Though symbolic, the vote underscores global support for resource ownership in occupied territories and raises concerns over restricted access to land, water, and energy that directly impacts economic and humanitarian conditions.
Algeria has officially signed the UN Convention against Cybercrime, underscoring its dedication to multilateral cooperation in tackling global cyber threats. The move highlights Algeria’s diplomatic leadership, with Ambassador Faouzia Mebarki playing a pivotal role in chairing the drafting process over four years.
Algerian media have commended Vietnam’s leadership in global cybersecurity as the country prepares to host the signing of the Hanoi Convention — the first global treaty against cybercrime. Co-led by Vietnam and Algeria, the convention unites nearly 100 nations under a framework that criminalizes cyberattacks and strengthens international judicial cooperation. The agreement underscores respect for sovereignty, human rights, and digital trust, positioning Hanoi as a new center for international digital diplomacy.
The DCO convened its first High-level Dialogue at the UNGA, adopting a joint statement to strengthen multilateral digital cooperation. Member States pledged to overcome fragmentation, promote inclusion, and align efforts through shared principles, positioning the DCO as a global catalyst for sustainable digital transformation.