Author: Anita Bosman
Cairo: TECHz – News Desk Egypt’s Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) has unveiled an aggressive roadmap to accelerate the nation’s transition to a fully digital economy. Speaking to the Digital Transformation Committee at the American Chamber of Commerce in Cairo, Minister Raafat Hendy outlined new targets that will see the country nearly double its digital public services over the next six years. Central to the government’s modernization effort is the Digital Egypt platform, which currently provides citizens with access to 242 digitized government services. The MCIT plans to increase this offering to 270 services by the end of…
Doha: TECHz – News Desk The Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) of Qatar has officially issued Decision No. (12) of 2026, establishing a comprehensive new regulatory framework governing access to Submarine Cable Landing Station (SCLS) international connectivity services. Released on July 20, 2026, alongside detailed implementation guidelines, this regulatory overhaul is designed to inject transparency, predictability, and fair competition into the nation’s rapidly expanding Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector. Submarine cable landing stations act as the critical physical gateways linking Qatar to the global telecommunications grid. As the country actively scales its digital ecosystem – encompassing advanced cloud services, expanded…
Manama: TECHz – News Desk stc pay Bahrain, a leading mobile wallet for digital financial transactions headquartered in Manama, has officially expanded its services to allow Saudi nationals visiting the Kingdom of Bahrain to register and use its digital wallet. This development marks a significant first step in the company’s planned regional expansion across the GCC. The new service empowers visitors from Saudi Arabia to seamlessly create an stc pay Bahrain account without needing Bahraini residency documentation. Instead, users can register using their valid Saudi National ID, granting them immediate access to secure digital payment solutions across a wide network…
Lagos: TECHz – News Desk In a major move for Africa’s digital economy, Busha Business – the B2B infrastructure arm of Busha – has officially collaborated with Tether, the issuer of the industry-leading USD₮ stablecoin. The partnership is set to expand access to licensed stablecoin infrastructure, offering African businesses a faster, more efficient alternative to legacy banking channels. The collaboration addresses longstanding financial friction for companies operating across multiple African markets, including currency volatility, fragmented banking systems, and the prohibitive costs associated with international trade. By leveraging Busha’s SEC-licensed digital asset infrastructure, companies will now gain direct access to globally…
Cairo: TECHz – News Desk Valu, a leading universal financial technology powerhouse in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), has entered into a strategic partnership with Wego, the region’s largest online travel marketplace and travel app. The collaboration is designed to make travel more accessible for Egyptian travelers by integrating flexible fintech payment solutions directly into the booking process. Eligible Egyptian consumers can now spread the cost of their travel bookings, including both flights and accommodations, over flexible payment plans spanning up to 60 months. Travelers can search and compare flights across hundreds of airlines and travel providers directly…
Doha: TECHz – News Desk Ooredoo, Qatar’s premier telecommunications provider, and Samsung Gulf Electronics have announced a strategic partnership aimed at upgrading the customer experience across the country. The collaboration merges Ooredoo’s telecom and IT expertise with Samsung’s global innovation in consumer electronics, delivering the latest digital solutions to meet the evolving expectations of the Qatari market. Through this agreement, customers will have easier access to a wide range of the latest Samsung Galaxy devices and advanced services via Ooredoo’s established retail network. The partnership also opens new avenues to deliver comprehensive packages that combine Samsung’s premium devices with Ooredoo’s…
Johannesburg: TECHz – News Desk On July 20, 2026, Cassava Technologies achieved a significant milestone for Africa’s digital ecosystem when its subsidiary, Africa Data Centres, was designated as a Microsoft Azure ExpressRoute Metro peering location. This development establishes Johannesburg as the first ExpressRoute Metro site on the African continent, placing it among an elite group of global technology hubs capable of delivering superior cloud resilience and security. Microsoft’s Azure ExpressRoute Metro is designed to embed high availability and redundancy directly into enterprise connectivity by routing a single private connection through two separate peering locations within the same metropolitan area. By…
Ankara: TECHz – News Desk In a major move to bolster Türkiye’s domestic technology ecosystem, telecommunications giant Türk Telekom has announced a strategic partnership with CYBER ME Technology, a specialized provider of defense industry solutions, cybersecurity, and Internet of Things (IoT) platforms. The collaboration aims to address the accelerating digital transformation and security demands of both public and private sector institutions. By fusing Türk Telekom’s extensive national digital infrastructure with CYBER ME Technology’s specialized engineering capabilities, the alliance is positioned to deliver high-value, locally developed digital services across critical infrastructure domains. As cyber threats grow increasingly sophisticated, the demand for…
Shanghai: TECHz – News Desk Twenty-nine countries signed an agreement in Shanghai on July 16, 2026, establishing the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization (WAICO). WAICO will operate as an independent intergovernmental international organization with its headquarters located in Shanghai. The agreement was signed by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on behalf of the Chinese government, alongside representatives from founding member states including Kazakhstan, Laos, Pakistan, Russia, and Indonesia. The signing ceremony was also attended by United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres. According to the official agreement, the organization will uphold the principles of the UN Charter, promote extensive consultation and shared…
Johannesburg: TECHz – Anita Bosman ”Tech art” is a term that carries two entirely distinct definitions depending on which side of the digital divide you stand. In the entertainment industry, it represents the highly technical backbone of game development and visual effects (VFX). In the fine arts sector, it is a revolutionary medium powered by artificial intelligence, robotics, and interactive environments. Understanding both spheres is critical to grasping the future of digital creation and the multi-billion-dollar economies funding it. In digital media production, a natural tension exists: artists want to push aesthetic boundaries to make things look beautiful, while programmers…