Rajab Butt, Ducky Bhai, and Nadeem Nani Wala have launched the YouTube channel “Join Elite Group,” which will focus on TikTok live streams, business startup tips, cryptocurrency investments, YouTube vlogging advice, and online business strategies. Butt’s viral vlogs, Ducky Bhai’s social media critiques, and Nadeem’s TikTok fame will shape the channel’s content.
Nepal’s digital payment systems have surged, driven by mobile and internet banking, QR codes, and faster payment methods. The shift from traditional payment options like cards and cheques is clear, aided by increased internet penetration and government initiatives. This transformation signals a move toward a more digital economy.
GoDaddy is helping MENA businesses boost sales growth in 2025 with AI-powered tools. The company offers solutions to optimize e-commerce, digital marketing, and customer engagement, enabling businesses to build strong digital presences, streamline operations, and attract new customers through localized platforms and targeted strategies.
Egypt’s Digital Strategy aims to empower citizens, foster entrepreneurship, and simplify digital government services. The country is expanding its Digital Egypt Innovation Hubs, which focus on digital skills training, freelancing, and innovation. These hubs support startups, offering incubation, funding, and specialized training programs to boost Egypt’s digital economy.
MCCI Dhaka has recommended integrating mobile financial services with Bangladesh’s National Payment Switch, establishing independent credit-scoring agencies, and launching digital banks to address financial inclusion gaps. These measures aim to boost the country’s digital financial services, enhance e-commerce growth, and improve access to loans for underserved groups.
Google Pay is set to launch in Pakistan by mid-March 2025, allowing users to link debit and credit cards to Google Pay for seamless contactless payments. The service, in collaboration with Visa, Mastercard, and local banks, will help boost Pakistan’s growing digital payments sector, initially focusing on basic payments.
The National Lab for Local Content was inaugurated in Muscat to enhance Oman’s local industries and economic sustainability. Discussions focus on boosting local production, creating jobs, and promoting national resources across critical sectors like energy, construction, and health. A National Content Strategy Guide will be launched in March.
Konecta Egypt is set to serve markets across the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and the Americas with a $100 million investment. The company plans to hire 3,000 specialists over three years and offer advanced digital services such as AI solutions, digital transformation, and multilingual customer support from New Cairo.
Atlas Cloud Services (ACS) has launched Morocco’s first sovereign cloud marketplace to assist businesses in digital transformation. Announced during the Move to Cloud event, the platform offers tailored solutions, including computing, storage, AI, and IoT, while streamlining cloud management and reducing operational costs for Moroccan enterprises.
FedEx has launched its International Connect Plus (FICP) service in the UAE and Saudi Arabia, designed for e-commerce packages weighing up to 20 kg. The service combines speed and cost-effectiveness, offering day-definite delivery, digital tracking, flexible delivery options, and Picture Proof of Delivery (PPoD), empowering e-tailers to expand cross-border.
