Huawei is set to build a $3.5 million data center for Nepal Telecom in Kathmandu and Bhairahawa, helping modernize data handling and improve service efficiency. This facility could provide new income streams for Nepal Telecom, which has faced declining revenues. The project highlights ongoing digital transformation efforts in Nepal.
Orange Jordan’s online training program successfully equipped participants with personal, digital, and entrepreneurial skills, improving their opportunities in the digital workforce. The program covered key areas such as technology, entrepreneurship, and professional development, while receiving praise for its quality and relevance. The Orange Digital Centers continue to foster growth.
Bangladesh has signed an MOU to develop its first green data centre, powered by renewable energy, to support digital transformation. The project, developed under a public-private partnership, will provide colocation services and support BTCL’s data storage needs, fostering private investment in the IT sector and digital infrastructure.
EDOTCO Bangladesh has launched a modernized 5G-ready Tower Operation Centre in Dhaka to optimize telecom tower management, improve connectivity, and support Bangladesh’s digital transformation. The facility is a major step in advancing telecom infrastructure, with a focus on sustainability and operational efficiency.
StartUp Bahrain and Brinc have partnered to offer world-class acceleration programs and global networking opportunities to startups in Bahrain and the MENA region. The partnership aims to strengthen the local startup ecosystem, helping businesses scale and access international markets, and positioning Bahrain as a key innovation hub.
Bahrain’s Cabinet has approved plans to develop an internal rail network, connecting it to the GCC railway system. The project aims to improve regional connectivity, strengthen trade, and boost economic growth. More details on the timeline and implementation will be announced soon.
Sri Lanka’s TRCSL has implemented a mandatory registration system for all RF-emitting devices, including mobile phones and drones, to curb illegal imports and enhance security. The initiative ensures compliance with telecom regulations and aims to prevent unauthorized devices from accessing networks, with an automated tracking system set to launch soon.
Orange Jordan hosted the Minister of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship, Eng. Sami Smeirat, to reinforce their long-standing partnership. The visit highlighted Orange’s role in advancing Jordan’s digital transformation and its contributions to the national economy and entrepreneurship, with future plans for further initiatives in digitization.
Nigeria’s FMCIDE and WIOCC Group have formed a strategic partnership to boost Nigeria’s digital economy through investments in digital infrastructure and stakeholder engagement. The partnership focuses on improving broadband access, last-mile connectivity, and job creation, with WIOCC deploying advanced fibre and colocation facilities across the country.
Ooredoo has become the first MENA operator to adopt GSMA Camara open-network APIs, boosting 5G and IoT personalization for customers and developers. The deployment, launched in the Maldives, will expand across Qatar, Oman, Kuwait, and Algeria, enhancing service reliability and enabling digital innovation for businesses.
