Over 2,800 Chinese companies have invested more than $8 billion in Egypt, boosting sectors from automotive to textiles. High-level meetings between Egyptian and Guangdong officials highlight growing cooperation, upcoming investment forums, and projects including a $300 million car plant and a dedicated textile city, strengthening the China-Egypt strategic partnership.
Starlink launched satellite broadband in Bangladesh in May 2025, providing high-speed internet to rural and underserved areas via LEO satellites. The service supports digital inclusion, aligns with government ICT goals, and offers an alternative where traditional broadband is limited. This marks a key step in SpaceX’s global connectivity mission.
Banglalink’s “Smartphone on Installment” program offers affordable 4G smartphones through no-credit-card EMI plans, enabling wider digital inclusion in Bangladesh. Supported by partners PalmPay, Genex, and Ismartu, the initiative reduces entry barriers and provides complimentary data and rewards to customers upgrading their devices.
Summit Group has acquired 2,012 telecom towers from Banglalink for $100 million, expanding its portfolio to over 4,000 towers and strengthening its position as a leading digital infrastructure provider in Bangladesh. This move supports infrastructure sharing, 5G readiness, and the country’s ongoing digital transformation and telecom sector growth.
Al Abraaj Restaurants Group B.S.C. has become the first publicly traded company in the GCC to acquire Bitcoin as a treasury asset, partnering with 10X Capital to expand its holdings. This move pioneers shari’a-compliant Bitcoin exposure, supports Bahrain’s regulatory framework, and offers GCC investors access to digital assets via the Bahrain Bourse.
Ericsson and Zain Jordan are transforming Zain’s BSS into a cloud-native architecture to improve digital services, customer experience, and operational efficiency. The upgrade enhances 5G monetization potential and accelerates Jordan’s telecom digitalization, reinforcing the nation’s role as a regional telecom leader.
G42 leads a US-UAE consortium to build a 5GW AI data centre campus in Abu Dhabi, designed to serve half the world’s population within 3,200 km. The project emphasizes sustainability and AI innovation, supporting Abu Dhabi’s AI-native government vision, while solidifying US dominance in global AI infrastructure and technology.
Aluminium Bahrain has introduced EternAl-AC, a new low-carbon aluminium series embedding verified carbon offsets from internal operational efficiencies. Featuring a tiered carbon classification system, EternAl-AC offers customers transparent, traceable pathways to carbon reduction, verified to international standards. Alba’s initiative marks a significant advance in sustainable aluminium production.
Batelco and City Centre Bahrain have signed a strategic MoU to jointly develop initiatives enhancing customer experiences in connectivity, shopping, dining, and entertainment. The partnership will deliver tailored offers and value-added services aimed at improving accessibility and supporting Bahrain’s tourism growth, creating engaging experiences for local and tourist visitors alike.
Egypt’s mobile operators have invested $2.7 billion in 5G licenses since 2019, highlighting confidence in Egypt’s digital growth. The 5G Technology Forum in Cairo united global stakeholders to discuss accelerating deployment, smart infrastructure, and Egypt’s role as a regional digital innovation hub.
