29 November 2025
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2025

Asiacell and Seamless Deepen 10-Year Partnership with Next-Generation Sales & Distribution Platform to Modernize Iraq’s Retail Ecosystem

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Asiacell and Seamless Distribution Systems have expanded their 10-year partnership by deploying a next-generation Sales & Distribution platform to modernize Iraq’s telecom retail ecosystem. Announced at MWC Doha 2025, the new system unifies Asiacell’s nationwide retail network under a smart, data-driven framework that improves partner performance, enhances operational efficiency, and strengthens customer experience. Both companies say the upgrade marks a major milestone in Iraq’s digital and retail transformation.

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Egypt Projects AI to Contribute 7.7% of National GDP by 2030

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Egypt forecasts that AI will contribute 7.7% to its GDP by 2030, supported by major investments in digital infrastructure and a national plan to train 30,000 specialists. The country’s US$490 million AI market is expanding across cybersecurity, renewable energy, and education. Experts say this holistic strategy will reinforce Egypt’s regional digital leadership and support long-term economic sustainability.

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Asmaa Elhussiney Leads New Patient Support and Education Initiatives at Egypt’s National Cancer Institute

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Asmaa Elhussiney and the Awareness Team at NCI Egypt have launched several patient-focused educational initiatives, including sessions on personal hygiene for children, chemotherapy-related hair loss, oral mucositis prevention, and hand and foot syndrome. Each program combines practical guidance with supportive resources, helping patients manage treatment side effects and maintain better daily health during their cancer journey.

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Grameenphone Partners with BSCL to Bring Starlink Satellite Internet to Enterprise Customers in Bangladesh

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Grameenphone has partnered with Bangladesh Satellite Company Limited to deliver Starlink satellite internet to enterprise clients across Bangladesh. The service is aimed at remote and hard-to-reach areas where traditional networks are limited, ensuring business continuity during outages or emergencies. Leaders from both organizations said the collaboration will strengthen the nation’s digital backbone and improve connectivity for critical operations.

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Bangladesh Sets Date for First-Ever 700MHz Spectrum Auction to Boost 4G and Future 5G Expansion

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Bangladesh will auction the 700MHz band for the first time on 14 January 2026, offering 25MHz to the country’s four mobile operators. The band—critical for long-range 4G and future 5G expansion—comes to auction after years of disputes and legal delays. With reduced spectrum prices and strong industry demand, the auction is expected to reshape nationwide coverage and improve mobile broadband quality.

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Muslim World League Unveils ‘Minhaj,’ a Global Digital Reference Platform for Islamic Studies

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The Muslim World League has launched Minhaj, a new digital platform offering credible Islamic scholarship and multilingual, interactive learning tools. Presented in Makkah by Dr. Mohammed Al-Issa, the platform is based on a globally developed Shariah framework and formally approved by the Islamic Fiqh Council. Its goal is to eliminate contradictory interpretations and provide a unified, trusted reference for Muslims worldwide. The launch gathered key religious leaders from Saudi Arabia, Algeria, and Indonesia.

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Africa’s Smartphone Market Surges 24% in Q3 2025, Marking a Strong Rebound After Five-Quarter Slowdown

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Africa’s smartphone market grew 24 percent in Q3 2025, rebounding strongly after five quarters of decline. Transsion, Samsung, and Xiaomi led the market as stabilising currencies, expanded financing, and improved retail activity lifted demand. South Africa, Nigeria, Egypt, and Kenya saw major gains across both entry-level and premium segments. However, Omdia expects a 6 percent decline in 2026 as rising costs and currency pressures strain affordability, particularly in the low-end 4G category.

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Algeria Strengthens Global Telecom Ties as Minister Zerrouki Engages Industry Leaders at MWC Doha

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Algeria’s telecom minister Sid Ali Zerrouki attended MWC 2025 in Doha, meeting top regional and global telecom leaders to strengthen cooperation on technology parks, digital transformation, and job creation. He held talks with Qatar’s ICT minister, engaged with Ooredoo on future partnerships, and joined a ministerial roundtable on technological infrastructure, reinforcing Algeria’s expanding international digital agenda.

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Algeria Launches Shared Call Center Hub to Drive $1.2 Billion Telecom Expansion

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Algeria has launched the pilot phase of a shared national call center to support telecom operators and digitize citizen services, aiming to grow the sector to US$1.2 billion by 2029. The hub will centralize customer support, enhance coordination, and create up to 10,000 jobs by 2027. Part of the “Digital Algeria 2030” strategy, the initiative aligns with Africa’s fast-growing BPO market and strengthens Algeria’s ambition to compete regionally and globally.

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