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Sri Lanka Integrates Cybersecurity Principles into National Digital Blueprint

Sri Lanka has built cybersecurity directly into its national digital economy blueprint, acknowledging rising competition from global digital markets and a trillion-dollar scam economy. The government’s AI-first strategy integrates trust, security, and inclusion to strengthen digital public infrastructure and economic competitiveness. Officials say improving cyber resilience and digital trust will be key to accelerating national growth.

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Qatar Hosts First Arab Cyber Exercise to Boost Regional Digital Security

Qatar hosted the first Arab Cyber Exercise as part of its National Cyber Drill 2025, gathering 21 Arab nations and regional cybersecurity leaders. The exercise focused on cross-border attack scenarios, strengthening cooperation, enhancing regional cyber readiness, and improving institutional response capabilities. Officials emphasized the importance of unified action to protect digital infrastructure and support long-term stability.

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Ooredoo Showcases SME-Focused Digital Solutions at Rowad Qatar 2025

Ooredoo Qatar wrapped up its participation as the Official Telecom Sponsor of Rowad Qatar 2025, showcasing a comprehensive portfolio of SME-focused digital solutions. From customer engagement tools to enterprise connectivity and productivity platforms, Ooredoo reaffirmed its role as a key enabler of innovation and entrepreneurship, supporting Qatar’s shift toward a diversified, knowledge-driven economy.

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Pakistan Unveils First Secure ‘Made in Pakistan’ Mobile Phone for Government Communications

Pakistan has created a secure, locally made mobile phone designed specifically to protect government communication from hacking and interception. Built without internet capability and operating in a closed secure loop, the device was developed after WhatsApp failures during wartime exposed critical vulnerabilities. It marks a major step toward national digital sovereignty and cybersecurity independence.

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Oman’s Digital Payments Surge in 2024 as Mobile, Card, and Clearing Systems Record Strong Growth

Oman’s digital payments ecosystem experienced major growth in 2024, driven by mobile payments, card transactions, and improved financial infrastructure. Mobile payment volumes quadrupled, OmanNet saw large gains, and clearing systems expanded significantly. Supported by regulatory reforms and Vision 2040 goals, Oman is rapidly moving toward a secure, integrated, cashless financial environment.

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Morocco’s Digital Agency Approves New Roadmap to Accelerate ‘Digital Morocco 2030’

Morocco’s Digital Development Agency has approved a new roadmap to accelerate the Digital Morocco 2030 vision. The strategy focuses on modernizing public services, expanding digital access, supporting innovation, and improving institutional governance. It builds on recent progress in broadband and tech regulation while addressing challenges like digital skills, rural connectivity gaps, and cybersecurity.

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Morocco to Build Renewable-Powered Data Center and New AI Institute in Dakhla

Morocco is launching a 500MW renewable-powered data center and an AI and energy-innovation institute in Dakhla. The projects aim to boost digital sovereignty, expand cloud and data-processing capacity, and develop national talent in AI and energy technologies. Powered by dedicated solar and wind farms, the initiatives position Dakhla as a strategic regional tech hub.

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Morocco Reaches 100% Urban Smartphone Penetration as Rural Digital Adoption Accelerates

Morocco has achieved full smartphone penetration in urban households, with rural adoption rising quickly, according to ANRT’s latest ICT survey. Internet access and device ownership have grown sharply nationwide, driven partly by the pandemic. While digital connectivity improves access to education and services, rising online use among children is triggering increasing parental concerns and household tensions.

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Salam Confirms Progress on Medusa Cable, Strengthening Regional and Global Connectivity

Salam and AFR-IX Telecom confirmed steady progress on the 8,700-km Medusa Submarine Cable System during Connected World 2025. As Saudi Arabia’s gateway partner, Salam is enabling backhaul and interconnection for the project, which will link 11 countries and deliver 480 Tbps capacity. The collaboration strengthens Saudi Arabia’s role as a Mediterranean-Middle East digital hub.

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NBK Launches New Fintech Services to Accelerate Kuwait’s Digital Economy and Boost Financial Inclusion

NBK has launched new fintech services — including Virtual IBANs, secure APIs, BIN Sponsorship, and QR Code Cash Withdrawal — to accelerate Kuwait’s digital economy and support financial inclusion. Designed for licensed e-wallet providers, these services give fintechs access to NBK’s secure infrastructure, enabling compliant digital payment solutions and fostering innovation across Kuwait’s evolving fintech sector.

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