TikTok hosted a star-studded event in Nepal as part of its Safety Ambassadors Programme to promote digital safety awareness. The event included a panel of prominent content creators who discussed issues like misinformation, harassment, and online scams, while encouraging responsible internet use and safe content creation on the platform.
Huawei and Tunisia’s El-Khawarizmi Computing Center held the CCK-Huawei Technology Summit 2024, focusing on enhancing smart education in Tunisia. The partnership aims to integrate AI and digital technologies to improve education and promote innovation, supporting Tunisia’s future generations with cutting-edge tools and expanding access to higher education.
PayTabs has partnered with Concept Combined Group Kuwait to launch PayTabs Kuwait, aiming to enhance digital payment services in the country. The initiative will provide secure and efficient payment solutions, particularly for SMEs, and support Kuwait’s digital transformation goals under the ‘New Kuwait 2035’ vision.
Orange Jordan has won the Prince Al Hussein Bin Abdullah II Award for Voluntary Work in recognition of its Coding Academy, a digital empowerment initiative. The academy, which has helped over 800 participants, aligns with Orange’s commitment to enhancing youth skills and supporting Jordan’s digital transformation and employment efforts.
Egypt has invested EGP 10bn to upgrade the digital infrastructure of public universities, including the launch of Egypt’s first generative AI pilot at Ain Shams University. This initiative aims to enhance student skills and foster digital transformation in higher education, aligning with Egypt’s broader strategy for Vision 2030.
Apple Pay has officially launched in Egypt, enabling users to make secure, contactless payments using Apple devices. The initial rollout includes partnerships with major banks like the National Bank of Egypt, Banque Misr, and CIB. This marks a significant step toward Egypt’s digital payment transformation and financial inclusion.
Egypt has achieved a 181% increase in financial inclusion between December 2016 and June 2024, expanding financial access to 48.1 million citizens. MSMEs have also seen substantial growth, with microfinance funding rising 1,350%. Efforts include expanding financial technology and supporting women’s empowerment and public service improvements.
Egypt’s four telecom operators have signed new agreements to enhance service quality, with updated penalties for operators who fail to meet standards. These fines will be reinvested into infrastructure improvements, particularly in remote areas, to improve mobile services nationwide. The initiative aligns with efforts to boost Egypt’s global telecom ranking.
Grameenphone has extended its partnership with Edotco Bangladesh through a multi-year leasing agreement, supporting network expansion efforts to enhance coverage and digital access, even in remote areas. This collaboration strengthens Grameenphone’s infrastructure and contributes to Bangladesh’s digital empowerment goals.
Bahrain has launched the “Global Digital Twinning for eGovernment Excellence” initiative to share its digital governance expertise with partner countries. The programme highlights Bahrain’s leadership in digital transformation, with innovations such as integrated government services and advanced digital platforms. This initiative aims to enhance global digital collaboration and governance.
