Oman will host DLive 2025, a premier event focused on AI, Blockchain, IoT, and Digital Transformation, gathering industry leaders, investors, and government officials. The event will feature inspiring talks, networking, and the DLive Awards, recognizing excellence in digital transformation, fintech, cybersecurity, and more, aligned with Oman’s Vision 2040.
YOUKNOW Technologies has become a HubSpot Solutions Partner in South Africa, offering local businesses access to premium CRM solutions. The partnership enables companies to leverage HubSpot’s CRM capabilities, improving sales, customer retention, and marketing alignment, all while benefiting from YOUKNOW’s local support and extensive implementation expertise.
Beyond ONE has partnered with TIMWETECH to deliver premium digital content to mobile users in Saudi Arabia and Oman. This collaboration enables 3.5 million prepaid subscribers to access streaming, gaming, and infotainment services via Direct Carrier Billing, promoting digital inclusion without requiring credit cards, and enhancing the user experience.
Ncell has joined the Internet Service Providers Association of Nepal (ISPAN), marking the first time a telecom operator has become part of the group. The move aligns with Ncell’s interest in entering the ISP business. Alongside Ncell, CG Communication has also joined ISPAN, strengthening the association’s influence.
Huawei has partnered with Telecom Egypt to enhance 5G services in Egypt and North Africa. The collaboration involves deploying advanced solutions, including BladeAAU and Pico Radio, to support 5G networks. This partnership helps Telecom Egypt strengthen its position as a leading ICT operator and accelerate Egypt’s digital transformation.
Nepal Telecom has reversed its decision to impose a minimum Rs 50 top-up amount for digital payments. Customers can now top up from as little as Rs 10 through mobile wallets and banking services like eSewa, Khalti, and IME Pay, improving flexibility for users.
Visa has introduced its Tap to Add Card feature in Kuwait, revolutionizing digital payments by allowing users to seamlessly and securely add Visa contactless cards to digital wallets. This feature enhances convenience, reduces fraud risk, and simplifies card onboarding for both users and issuers, supporting the future of frictionless payments.
Orange has partnered with Eutelsat’s Konnect satellite to expand internet access in regions like Jordan, Côte d’Ivoire, Senegal, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The satellite offers up to 100 Mb/s speeds, aiming to improve connectivity in remote areas and supporting mobile backhaul and maritime applications across Africa.
Telecom Egypt has partnered with Ericsson to implement the Ericsson Mediation platform, aiming to enhance customer experiences, reduce operational costs, and boost digital engagement. This collaboration will enable Telecom Egypt to provide flexible communication choices, improve agility, and accelerate its digital transformation, supporting Egypt’s growing telecom market.
Bangladesh’s mobile financial services (MFS) reached a record-breaking Tk 1.64 trillion in transactions in December 2024. The country’s total mobile banking transactions for 2024 were Tk 17.37 trillion, marking a 28.42% increase compared to 2023. MFS accounts also grew significantly, reaching 238.6 million by December 2024.
