Vodafone Qatar will celebrate National Sport Day 2025 with the ‘Vodafone Sport Village’ at Baraha, Msheireb. The event, from 8 am to 4 pm, will feature sports activities, AI-driven experiences, 5G activations, and various engagement zones, encouraging the community to embrace an active, healthy lifestyle.
Ooredoo and DE-CIX have launched Doha IX, Qatar’s first standalone commercial Internet Exchange. This partnership enhances connectivity, reduces costs, and supports Qatar’s digital transformation, providing businesses with efficient access to global content providers and improved network performance, in line with Qatar’s National Vision 2030.
The Oman Shura Council has referred the Telecommunications and IT Regulation Law to the State Council for further review, aiming to modernize the sector’s regulatory framework. The session also saw approvals for maritime transport agreements and initiatives for World Heritage site development and enhanced personal communication channels.
Tunisie Telecom has signed a strategic partnership with Medusa for a high-capacity fibre optic link between Tunisia and France, aimed at enhancing regional and international digital connectivity. The project, set to be completed by early 2026, will boost Tunisia’s digital infrastructure and sovereignty.
Etihad Salam Telecom Company and center3 have strengthened their partnership to enhance digital infrastructure and connectivity. The collaboration will focus on improving network resilience, expanding connectivity, and offering scalable solutions aligned with the digital economy strategy of the Ministry of Communication and Information Technology in the MENA region.
Zong 4G partnered with Dawn Media Group for the ‘Breathe Pakistan International Climate Change Conference’ on February 6th and 7th, 2025. The conference brought together global and local leaders to discuss climate resilience in Pakistan. Zong emphasized its green energy initiatives and commitment to sustainable practices.
Hutch Sri Lanka, in collaboration with Ceylon Waste Management, has introduced e-waste collection stations at its flagship store and brand shops. Customers can recycle old mobile phones and batteries in exchange for rewards, promoting responsible disposal and reducing electronic waste’s environmental impact.
Sri Lanka’s President Anura Kumara Dissanayake launched three major digital initiatives: GovPay for government payments, the expansion of President’s Fund services to Divisional Secretariats, and the eBMD system for certificate issuance through embassies. These projects are key steps toward modernizing the nation’s digital infrastructure.
Pakistan’s mobile phone assembly industry saw a 47% increase in production in 2024, reaching 31.4 million units. Government import restrictions, tax incentives, and economic recovery drove the growth. December 2024 alone saw a 28% month-over-month increase in local assembly, continuing a positive trend in the sector.
Omani climate tech startup 44.01 has raised an additional $5 million in Series A funding, bringing the total to $42 million. The company focuses on CO2 mineralisation, offering a scalable, cost-effective solution for carbon capture. Investors include Nysnø Climate Investments and Jasoor Ventures, among others.
