PTA Chairman Major General (R) Hafeez Ur Rehman met with ITU Director Dr. Cosmas Luckyson Zavazava to discuss Pakistan’s telecom sector progress and future digital growth. The meeting focused on global best practices, AI training programs, and strengthening emergency communications and regulatory frameworks to enhance Pakistan’s digital transformation.
Oman Data Park is playing a central role in Oman’s digital transformation under Vision 2040. The company offers cloud, data centre, and cybersecurity services to a wide range of sectors. With plans to expand infrastructure and embrace AI, Oman Data Park is helping to drive the nation’s digital evolution.
Oman has launched the Digital Accessibility Guide to help developers create inclusive websites and mobile apps, ensuring accessibility for all, including elderly and disabled users. This initiative aims to foster digital inclusivity by providing clear guidelines for integrating accessibility features and improving digital design processes for all stakeholders.
Ncell has launched new unlimited voice and data packs in Nepal, starting at under Rs 30 per day. The packs offer affordable options for voice calls and data usage, with high-volume plans available for heavy users. The initiative aims to make connectivity more accessible and affordable for Ncell customers.
Oracle is expanding its presence in Africa, announcing new cloud data centers in Morocco and Kenya, alongside its established South Africa center. The company aims to enhance regional digital infrastructure and democratize AI adoption, offering a fully integrated platform to businesses, data scientists, and engineers across the continent.
Morocco has launched two key digital healthcare initiatives at GITEX Africa 2025, including a partnership with CDG to enhance the health information ecosystem and the creation of GITEX Future Health Morocco Africa. These efforts aim to transform the country’s healthcare system and position Morocco as a regional hub for health innovation.
Morocco has signed MoUs with Nokia and Ericsson to accelerate its Digital Morocco 2030 plan. Both companies will focus on digital talent development, 5G deployment, and expanding fiber optic networks. The partnerships aim to foster innovation, support entrepreneurs, and improve the country’s digital infrastructure in preparation for global events.
Sadq, a digital signature provider based in Riyadh, raised $1.46 million in a Pre-Series A round led by X by Unifonic. The funds will help the company scale its infrastructure, enhance security, and support the growing demand for paperless workflows in line with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 digital transformation agenda.
Huawei hosted the closing ceremony of the 2024–2025 Regional Final of the Huawei ICT Competition in Amman, Jordan. The event celebrated student achievements, highlighted the importance of academia-industry collaboration, and announced three Jordanian students advancing to the Global Final in China. Huawei reaffirmed its commitment to supporting digital talent.
Egypt has launched the Invest-IT program to support tech startups in their Seed and Pre-Series A stages. The initiative, led by ITIDA and Flat6Labs, aims to enhance investment readiness and help startups secure funding, expand operations, and drive innovation in sectors like AI, fintech, logistics, and smart energy.
