Visit Oman and TBO Holidays have formed a partnership to boost Oman’s presence in the B2B travel sector. The collaboration will promote Oman’s unique offerings across key Middle Eastern and Indian markets, using TBO’s global platform to empower travel agents and streamline the booking process for both group and FIT segments.
Chari, a Moroccan retail-tech startup, has partnered with Visa to enhance financial inclusion and innovation in Morocco’s fintech ecosystem. The collaboration aims to expand Visa’s presence, facilitate digital payments, and integrate more merchants into the formal financial system, contributing to a more inclusive and accessible economic landscape.
Morocco is set to host the Smart City Morocco RoadShow & Expo 2025/2030 from May 21 to 23. The event aims to accelerate digital transformation in Moroccan and African cities, focusing on technology, innovation, and sustainability. It coincides with Morocco’s preparations for AFCON 2025 and the 2030 FIFA World Cup.
Jordan has successfully digitized 65% of its public services, advancing its digital transformation goals. With 1,565 services digitized, new integrated service centers launched, and significant investments in talent development, the country is boosting its ICT infrastructure and positioning itself as an attractive hub for digital innovation and investment.
Zain Iraq has signed an MoU with Krafton Europe to enhance Iraq’s gaming and eSports industries. The collaboration aims to provide access to Krafton’s gaming library and support Iraqi youth with events and activities under the Zain electronic sports brand, fostering growth in the local gaming community.
At the AmCham Investment Conference, Egypt’s ITIDA CEO Ahmed El-Zaher highlighted Egypt’s growing role in digital business services and innovation. The country’s strategic location, skilled workforce, and government initiatives make it an attractive hub for global investments, offering significant opportunities in IT offshoring and digital skills development.
The UAE and Egypt signed an MoU to enhance collaboration in peaceful space activities, focusing on satellite technology, Earth observation, and space research. This partnership aims to advance sustainable development and knowledge exchange between the two nations. The agreement coincided with the opening of the African Space Agency’s headquarters in Cairo.
Telecom Egypt is strengthening its global connectivity and digital infrastructure through subsea cable projects, strategic partnerships, and fiber-optic network expansions. With an emphasis on resilience, high-speed connectivity, and digital transformation, the company is positioning Egypt as a key digital hub, enhancing both domestic and international services for businesses and consumers.
The 2025 Bangladesh Technical Seminar, hosted by Ohyoung Inc. and TeXco Tech, focused on sustainable dyeing innovations for Bangladesh’s textile industry. The event highlighted key collaborations between South Korea and Bangladesh, emphasizing sustainability, process optimization, and global competitiveness. It marked a significant step toward eco-friendly textile production in the country.
A team from BUET won first place at the 2025 Johns Hopkins Healthcare Design Competition for NeoScreenix, an AI-based early breast cancer screening system. Their innovation, aimed at empowering women in low-resource settings, earned them a $5,000 prize, which they will invest in expanding the technology in Bangladesh.
