TikTok, in collaboration with the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC), hosted the ‘Digital Safety Summit Bangladesh 2025’ in Dhaka. The summit brought together experts and policymakers to discuss digital safety, highlighting TikTok’s new safety features and its partnership with BTRC to strengthen online security in Bangladesh.
MetLife Bangladesh has expanded its ‘One by MetLife’ app, now available across iOS, Android, and web platforms. Offering 24/7 telemedicine, online medicine delivery, health assessments, and financial planning, the app has surpassed 1.3 million downloads. This expansion supports the company’s goal to provide accessible digital healthcare and financial services in Bangladesh.
Bahrain has launched an online platform for small vessel registration and licensing, reducing processing times by up to 50%. The platform offers services like registration, renewals, and ownership transfers, and is integrated with the Coastguard. It aligns with Bahrain’s digital transformation goals under the Economic Vision 2030.
Algeria and Slovenia have initiated a space cooperation framework, with SkyLabs identified as a strategic partner for satellite technology. Bilateral meetings, led by the Slovenian Space Office, focused on collaboration in satellite constellations. The partnership will soon be formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to boost both countries’ space programs.
NITDA’s new data classification framework mandates local cloud hosting for sensitive data, aiming to boost Nigeria’s digital economy and attract international cloud providers. The policy supports national security, compliance with data protection laws, and promotes local cloud companies, positioning Nigeria as a leader in Africa’s digital economy.
Airtel Nigeria has implemented a 50% tariff hike, affecting both data plans and call rates. This change, aimed at boosting infrastructure investment, has faced criticism from consumer groups and unions. The Cloud Network Foundation has urged the government to reassess the hike, citing economic hardships and its impact on low-income Nigerians.
Bahrain’s Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications has signed a letter of intent with APM Terminals to enhance Khalifa Bin Salman Port infrastructure. The collaboration focuses on integrating advanced technologies, increasing operational capacity, and supporting sustainability, aligning with Bahrain’s Economic Vision 2030 and reinforcing its position as a regional logistics hub.
e& enterprise has partnered with PayPal for a three-year collaboration to enhance payment capabilities through its digital payments platform. The integration will allow businesses in the UAE and beyond to adopt PayPal seamlessly, expanding cross-border commerce and enhancing global market reach through simplified payment processing.
Airtel has landed the SEA-ME-WE 6 submarine cable in Chennai, further strengthening its global network. This addition, alongside the previously landed cable in Mumbai, enhances Airtel’s capacity and connectivity, benefiting businesses in India. The cable will provide 220 TBPs of global capacity, aiding Digital India’s growing demand for data.
Robi Axiata posted a record profit of Tk 7.03 billion in 2024, driven by operational efficiency and strategic investments, despite challenges such as internet blackouts and rising SIM taxes. Revenue growth was minimal, but the company declared a 15% cash dividend, marking its highest payout since 2020.
