8 December 2025
Headlines

CSR

Telenor Pakistan and UNICEF Conclude Three-Year Alliance on Child Online Safety

Shahzaib03 mins

Telenor Pakistan and UNICEF concluded their three-year partnership with a national ceremony in Islamabad highlighting key achievements in child online protection. The collaboration engaged regulators, government bodies, civil society, and youth to strengthen digital safety frameworks. Key outcomes include youth empowerment initiatives, policy advocacy, national education integration, and the launch of Pakistan’s first Child Online Protection Committee. New research from the Disrupting Harm II study will guide future policy reforms, with full findings due in April 2026.

Read More

Telenor Pakistan and UNICEF Celebrate Milestone in Three-Year Child Online Protection Partnership

Shahzaib03 mins

Telenor Pakistan and UNICEF concluded their three-year partnership to advance child online protection, celebrating progress with government, civil society, and youth representatives. The initiative delivered education, policy advocacy, and nationwide awareness campaigns while supporting major research on online exploitation. The partnership sets a strong foundation for a safer digital environment for Pakistan’s children.

Read More

Zain Group Advances Regional Disability Inclusion With New Multi-Market Initiatives

Shahzaib02 mins

Zain Group is accelerating disability inclusion across its eight markets with three new initiatives aligned to its WE ABLE 2030 strategy. The company partnered with Business Disability Forum, expanded its GROW training program for graduates with disabilities, and introduced Individual Development Plans to support career growth for employees with disabilities across the region.

Read More

WIPO Backs Launch of Algeria’s First Green Tech TISC Network

Shahzaib03 mins

Algeria has launched its first green tech-focused TISC network, supported by WIPO, INAPI and leading research institutions. The initiative aims to strengthen sustainable innovation, connect Algerian inventors to global partners through WIPO GREEN, and build an ecosystem for climate-focused technologies. Stakeholders agreed on future collaboration, training programs and acceleration projects.

Read More

STC Bahrain rolls out first VAT‑free shopping for tourists, boosting Bahrain’s retail tourism appeal

Shahzaib02 mins

STC Bahrain introduced the country’s first VAT‑free telecom shopping for tourists through Planet VAT Free. Visitors spending BD100 or more in cash can claim refunds, boosting savings and the tourism retail appeal. The initiative aligns with Bahrain’s strategy to grow shopper tourism, increase visitor spending, and strengthen its status among Gulf destinations.

Read More

Zain Unveils Three New Inclusion Initiatives to Advance Its WE ABLE 2030 Vision

Shahzaib02 mins

Zain has launched three new disability inclusion initiatives aligned with its WE ABLE 2030 vision, including a procurement-focused partnership with the Business Disability Forum, a GROW program track for graduates with disabilities, and personalized development plans for employees with disabilities. The move strengthens Zain’s commitment to embedding accessibility into its culture, operations and leadership pipelines.

Read More

STC Bahrain Introduces First VAT-Free Shopping Program for Tourists, Strengthening the Kingdom’s Retail Tourism Appeal

Shahzaib03 mins

STC Bahrain has introduced the kingdom’s first VAT-free shopping initiative for tourists, enabling VAT refunds on select telecom purchases of BD100 or more. Developed with Planet VAT Free, the program enhances Bahrain’s appeal as a retail and tourism destination, encourages higher tourist spending, and supports the kingdom’s broader strategy to grow its travel and retail economy.

Read More

Orange Jordan Marks International Day of Persons with Disabilities by Renaming Its Network to “Inclusion”

Shahzaib02 mins

Orange Jordan is renaming its mobile network to “Inclusion” for one week to mark the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. The initiative supports the company’s digital inclusion strategy, empowering persons with disabilities through accessibility, community partnerships, and awareness. It underscores Orange Jordan’s long-term commitment to inclusive digital leadership in the country.

Read More