The Arab Media Forum in Kuwait addressed the impact of AI on media, with discussions on credibility, responsible usage, and its effects on human skills. Experts emphasized the need for balanced AI integration, data verification, and regulatory frameworks, urging education systems to equip future generations for AI challenges.
The Bangladesh government reaffirmed its commitment to increasing women’s participation in technology during the “Women in Technology” seminar. Despite a cautious budget approach, 21 government projects aim to empower women with ICT skills. Key speakers emphasized public-private collaboration and the need for improved tech skills to remain globally competitive.
Grameenphone has introduced discounted limitless internet packs, offering up to 10% off on selected plans. The new offers, available through various customer touchpoints, provide affordable high-speed internet for seamless browsing, streaming, and remote work. The company aims to make high-speed digital connectivity accessible and affordable for all customers.
The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has granted Starlink a 90-day waiver to supply bandwidth from outside the country, as the company works to establish a local gateway. This move ensures Starlink can meet the government’s target for launching commercial satellite internet services in Bangladesh.
Career 180, an Egyptian ed-tech startup, has secured a six-figure investment from Den VC to expand into Oman, Malta, and Saudi Arabia. The funding will help scale its LMS product, localize content, and reach its goal of qualifying 1 million individuals, targeting unemployed youth for career development.
Telecom Egypt reported a 37% increase in Q1 2025 net profit, reaching 1.1 billion EGP, driven by growth in broadband and mobile services. The company saw an 18% revenue increase and a 15% rise in EBITDA. Continued investments in network infrastructure and 5G capabilities support its strong performance.
General Assembly and Brinc have signed an MoU to collaborate on building Bahrain’s tech ecosystem. The partnership combines GA’s expertise in tech education with Brinc’s startup accelerator, aiming to develop skilled professionals and foster innovation, providing valuable opportunities for both students and entrepreneurs in Bahrain’s growing digital economy.
Bahrain Bourse, in partnership with INJAZ Bahrain, concluded the 2024-2025 ‘Smart Investor Program’ with an awards ceremony. The program, which promotes financial literacy, culminated in a competition where student teams created videos and mobile apps on personal finance. Winners were recognized from both government and private school categories.
TKAWEN, a digital platform incubated at Badji Mokhtar University, aims to revolutionize Algeria’s certification process with secure, blockchain-powered credentials. The project received strong support from key ministries, positioning it as a cornerstone of Algeria’s digital transformation and sovereign infrastructure for trust, competence, and knowledge-based economy.
Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy supported the growth of 127 digital startups in Q1 2025, a 135% increase from 2024. The chamber hosted key events, offered upskilling programs, and expanded its ‘Business in Dubai’ platform. Global roadshows promoted Dubai as a tech hub, culminating in the upcoming Expand North Star event.
