Qatar Blocks Roblox Over Child Safety Concerns
Qatar has blocked Roblox, citing child safety concerns, joining several countries in restricting the platform over exposure risks and unmonitored interactions.
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Omantel Profit Jumps 46% in H1 2025 on Lower Royalty Fees
Omantel’s H1 2025 net profit rose 46% to $417M on royalty fee cuts, with revenue up 9.5% to $4.2B; other Oman telecom providers will also benefit from the reduced levy.
Kantipur Max TV Secures Rights to Broadcast All 380 Matches of the 2025–26 English Premier League
Kantipur Max TV and Kantipur digital platforms will broadcast all 380 matches of the 2025–26 EPL under a sponsorship deal with Unilever Nepal’s Clear shampoo, offering live games, highlights, and pre-match analysis in Nepali, with streaming available via TV and new mobile apps.
Ncell Foundation, ICOM Nepal, and Narayanhiti Palace Museum Launch ‘Sangrahalaya’ Journal to Promote Museum Culture
Ncell, ICOM Nepal, and Narayanhiti Palace Museum launch Sangrahalaya journal to advance museum culture, train professionals, and preserve heritage through a public–private partnership supporting Nepal’s cultural policies and SDGs.
Morocco Advances Digitalisation Drive for Citizens Abroad and Public Services
Morocco is fast-tracking public service digitalisation under Morocco Digital 2030, with a strong focus on MREs. Initiatives include a unified portal, e-ID integration, and over 600 digitised services, aiming to boost efficiency, access, and national ties.
Mastercard Whitepaper Highlights AI’s Potential to Transform Africa’s Economy and Society
Mastercard’s Africa AI whitepaper shows how responsible AI adoption could add billions to the economy, create 230 million jobs by 2030, and expand financial inclusion. It highlights opportunities in key countries but warns of risks from regulatory gaps and data challenges.
Saudi Arabia to Launch ‘Allam’ – Advanced Arabic AI Model Built for Cultural and Linguistic Precision
Saudi Arabia’s Humain will launch Allam, a state-of-the-art Arabic AI model, this month. Designed to understand classical and regional dialects while grasping cultural nuances, it will debut via the Humain Chat app.
Zain Iraq’s Mohammed Samir on Customer-Centric Innovation and Driving Digital Inclusion
Zain Iraq’s Mohammed Samir says customer-centric innovation, digital inclusion, and infrastructure expansion are central to staying competitive and aligning with Iraq’s development goals, with the customer as the company’s guiding compass.
UAE, Egypt Explore Fatwa Cooperation and Digital Innovation in Religious Guidance
UAE and Egypt are enhancing cooperation in fatwa issuance, exploring AI and digital tools to provide accurate religious guidance in response to contemporary societal challenges.
Pakistan’s Abhi Expands Earned Wage Access Platform to Saudi Arabia
Pakistani fintech Abhi has entered Saudi Arabia with its instant earned wage access platform, letting employees withdraw earned pay anytime. The move expands Abhi’s MENA footprint amid growing competition in the Kingdom’s EWA market.