Africa

AWS and e& sign $1 billion agreement to enhance cloud solutions, support AI for digital transformation

The focus will be on cloud services like storage, computing, networking, cybersecurity, and AI/ML advancements

Saudi Arabia, Egypt ink maritime connectivity agreement to enhance passenger transport and expertise exchange

The collaboration areas include yacht and marine passenger transport, plus passenger ferries

Egypt’s inflation reaches 26.4 percent in September driven by fuel, electricity hikes

On a month-to-month basis, prices increased by 2.1 percent, consistent with the previous month's 2.1 percent rise

How Alef Education shapes the future of learning in MENA

EdTech company’s innovative products include Alef Platform, Arabits, and Alef AI Tutor

Egypt’s external debt falls by $15 billion in six-month period, says PM Madbouly

Egypt's external debt stood at $168 billion in December 2023 and fell to $152.8 billion by last June

Emirates makes touchdown to Lagos, Nigeria

The daily service is strategically scheduled to optimize connections to key locations, enhancing business and leisure travel to and from Nigeria

DP World expands investment plans in Mozambique to enhance regional trade opportunities

The logistics giant has long operated at the Port of Maputo and recently extended its concession by 25 years, now lasting until 2058 

UAE commits $30 million to boost Ghana’s biodiversity and climate initiatives

The framework outlines six key investment areas, including biodiversity corridors, reforestation

Mastercard, Amazon Payment Services to enable digital payment acceptance across Middle East and Africa

The payment service provider will use Mastercard Gateway for quick, seamless, and secure transactions in the region

Oil prices decline as Libya and OPEC+ boost output, while China’s stimulus offers support

Brent crude futures decreased by 20 cents, or 0.28 percent, settling at $71.40 per barrel

Oil prices steady amid Libyan production hopes, strong U.S. demand

Brent oil futures for November rose by 0.1 percent to $73.51 per barrel