National Basketball Association (NBA) Africa Announces Five Prize-Winning Startups at its Second Accelerator Demo Day
The 10 finalists, which were selected from more than 700 applicants across 32 African countries, pitched their products to a…
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FABianaMARe Dubai Joins Yas Rendezvous 2025 as a Luxury Lifestyle Supporting Partner,Bringing Italian Artistry to an Extraordinary Voyage Across Abu Dhabi
Yas Rendezvous, The Regions First Yachting Destination Experience kicks – off from YasMarina to the Exotic Sir Bani Yas IslandAbu…
Egypt Pushes Tech Growth Beyond Cairo asITIDA Highlights New Momentum inRegional Digital Hubs
Cairo — 7 December 2025 — Egypt is broadening its technology ambitions beyond its capitalcity, with the Information Technology Industry…
MoneyHash and WalaOne Partner toExpand Loyalty and Rewards Solutions forMerchants in Saudi Arabia
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – 7 December 20225 – MoneyHash, the leading payment orchestrationplatform in emerging and global markets, and WalaOne,…
Smartstream Introduces Agentic AI ‘Smart Agents’ for Investigations and Exceptions Handling
LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE/AETOSWire)– Smartstream, the trusted data solutions provider for leading global financial institutions and enterprises, today announces the preview of…
Nigeria’s Teledensity Reaches 81% as Data Usage Soars Despite Rising Tariffs
Nigeria’s teledensity climbed to nearly 81 percent in October 2025 as active subscriptions reached 175 million, driven by over 1.5 million newly activated SIMs. Despite a 50 percent increase in telecom tariffs earlier in the year, Nigerians continued to consume record volumes of data, spending around ₦2.5 trillion between February and September. 4G remains the dominant technology, while broadband penetration reached almost 50 percent. Operators such as MTN and Airtel recorded sharp growth in data revenues, highlighting Nigeria’s resilient appetite for digital connectivity despite rising costs.
UAE Launches New Scholarship to Cultivate the Next Generation of AI Leaders
This new UAE scholarship reflects a major strategic investment in future artificial intelligence leadership. By supporting hundreds of outstanding undergraduate students at MBZUAI, the programme combines financial backing with global exposure, industry placements, and mentorship. It reinforces the UAE’s commitment to building national AI talent, driving innovation, and securing global competitiveness in advanced technologies through education, leadership development, and entrepreneurship.
FasterCapital Selects Uganda’s MAM Telecom for EquityPilot Program to Raise $5 Million for Digital Liquidity Platform
MAM Telecom, a Ugandan fintech focused on solving mobile money float shortages, has been selected for FasterCapital’s EquityPilot program to raise $5 million in seed funding. The startup is building East Africa’s first 24/7 digital liquidity platform to provide instant mobile money float to agents and merchants. The funding will support licensing, technology, reserves, hiring, and nationwide rollout starting in 2026. The initiative addresses a major gap in Uganda’s fast-growing mobile money economy.
Salam Telecom Launches #YestoPossible Campaign to Redefine Digital Experiences for Gen Z
Salam Telecom’s #YestoPossible campaign marks a strategic pivot toward Gen Z by transforming telecom services into a lifestyle-driven digital ecosystem. The initiative positions connectivity as a platform for creativity, gaming, content, and social interaction rather than basic communication. By tapping into youth culture and digital-first behavior, Salam is redefining how telecom brands engage younger audiences in Saudi Arabia. The campaign also aligns with national digital transformation goals, reinforcing Salam’s role in shaping the future of youth-centric digital experiences across the Kingdom.
Ooredoo to Invest $500 Million in New Land-Based Fiber Network Linking Arabia to Europe
Ooredoo’s $500 million investment in a new land-based fiber network aims to create a resilient data corridor linking the Arabian Peninsula to Europe via Oman, Iraq, Turkey, and France. The project reduces reliance on high-risk maritime routes, strengthens regional digital integration, and supports Qatar’s ambitions to become a global digital and AI infrastructure hub aligned with its knowledge-economy strategy.