Oman has launched new business services on the Oman Business Platform, including the “Lease Contracts Service,” Financial Reports Service, and the Interactive Guide Service for trade names. The initiative aims to boost economic activity, streamline operations, and support digital transformation by enhancing accessibility to key business services.
SettleMint and The Hashgraph Group have formed a strategic partnership within the Qatar Financial Centre’s Digital Assets Lab to drive the adoption of distributed ledger technologies (DLT) and digital assets globally. This collaboration aims to foster innovation, improve accessibility, and contribute to Qatar’s digital economy goals.
Oman will host the largest ICANN annual meeting in 2025, focusing on global internet governance, policy development, and DNS management. The event will bring together government, private sector, civil society, and technical experts to enhance transparency and foster consensus. It will further solidify Oman’s role in global internet governance.
Veon Group has invested US$15 million in Mobilink Bank to expand its microfinance offerings, explore Islamic banking, and enhance its digital capabilities. This strategic investment will support financial inclusion and socio-economic development in Pakistan, aligning with Veon’s goals to foster technological innovation and sustainable growth in the financial sector.
Snap Inc. has introduced SnapGen, an AI image generator optimized for high-end smartphones. With only 379 million parameters, SnapGen outperforms traditional models like SDXL, generating high-resolution images in just 1.4 seconds. This compact design makes advanced image creation more accessible and efficient for users on smartphones.
Helios Towers has appointed Manjit Dhillon as Executive Chair of its Oman subsidiary while maintaining his role as Group CFO. This leadership shift aims to strengthen operational oversight in the region, enhancing Helios Towers’ market strategies and positioning. The company is a major player in telecom infrastructure across Africa and the Middle East.
Morocco has launched the “Video Game Creator” training program to enhance the skills of 40 young Moroccans and strengthen the country’s position in the global gaming industry. The program, running from January to October 2025, offers full tuition coverage and employment opportunities, fostering a sustainable gaming ecosystem in Morocco.
CITRA has addressed the internet disruption in Kuwait caused by damage to one of the international cables connecting the country to the global network. The authority is closely monitoring repair efforts and investigating the incident to ensure preventive measures, such as using alternative cables, are implemented to avoid future disruptions.
Symmetry Group has partnered with Aleph Holdings to bring Spotify’s advanced advertising solutions to Pakistan. This collaboration will allow local businesses to reach targeted audiences through Spotify’s platform, with an expected $5 million in additional revenue in the first year. The partnership marks a significant milestone in Pakistan’s digital advertising ecosystem.
Egypt has launched the “Telephony” mobile app to combat mobile phone smuggling and promote local manufacturing. The app allows citizens returning from abroad to register phones for personal use, exempt from fees. The initiative aims to protect consumers, reduce unfair competition, and support Egypt’s digital transformation aligned with Vision 2030.
