Tether and Quidax Collaborate to Drive Blockchain Education in Africa
Through this collaboration, Quidax and Tether aim to empower over 15,000 people and businesses with the knowledge to leverage digital…
Through this collaboration, Quidax and Tether aim to empower over 15,000 people and businesses with the knowledge to leverage digital…
du has launched its Business Roamer Plan, offering 10GB of roaming data, 300 outgoing minutes, and 200 incoming minutes monthly for Dhs325. This plan, designed for business travelers, provides global coverage in over 170 countries, addressing issues like unpredictable roaming charges and connectivity disruptions for professionals on the go.
Ant International has partnered with LankaPay to enable cross-border mobile payments via Alipay+ in Sri Lanka. Travelers from 10 countries can now use mobile payment apps at over 400,000 merchants across the country, enhancing payment convenience for tourists and boosting local businesses, with a focus on tourism-driven growth.
Starlink satellite broadband service is set to launch in Sri Lanka in April 2025, offering high-speed, low-latency internet access to remote areas. The government has ensured quality service and addressed national security concerns, with no outstanding issues for the service’s rollout.
Cashee, a mobile banking app for kids and teens, is set to launch in Saudi Arabia. The app, backed by Arab National Bank, offers financial education and a prepaid Visa card to youth aged 6-18. Cashee’s goal is to help young people develop better money management habits.
Maxis, Nokia, Tawal, and Zain KSA are driving next-gen connectivity in Malaysia and Saudi Arabia through collaborations in cloud, AI, and 5G. Notable milestones include Maxis and Nokia’s data center networking expansion, Nokia and Tawal’s 5G mmWave trial, and Zain KSA’s successful Cloud RAN trial with Nokia.
Finja has secured additional investment in its Series A round from Habib Bank Limited (HBL), joining previous investors. The investment will support Finja’s efforts to provide digital loans to Pakistan’s SMEs, a crucial sector for the country’s economy. HBL’s involvement strengthens Pakistan’s fintech landscape and digital financial inclusion.
The integration of the Special Technology Zones Authority (STZA) with Pakistan Single Window (PSW) streamlines trade facilitation by automating the capital goods exemption process. This digital transformation enhances efficiency, reduces delays, and strengthens regulatory oversight, creating a more business-friendly environment for investors and enterprises in Special Technology Zones.
Telenor Pakistan has launched two initiatives—‘Nayi Raah,’ a flexible part-time work model, and an Executive MBA scholarship program in partnership with LUMS. These initiatives are designed to empower female employees, supporting their work-life balance and professional growth, and align with the International Women’s Day 2025 theme, ‘Accelerate Action.’
NPCI International Payments Ltd (NIPL) has partnered with Fonepay to launch UPI-enabled cross-border payments between India and Nepal. Indian consumers can now make UPI payments in Nepal, while Nepalese merchants can accept UPI payments from Indian customers, fostering stronger economic ties and enhancing digital payment integration between the nations.