Zoho’s Zoholics conference in Sri Lanka highlighted the company’s commitment to supporting the country’s Digital Sri Lanka 2030 strategy. Through its cloud-powered solutions, Zoho is helping businesses across sectors achieve digital transformation, with significant year-over-year growth. The event featured solutions across Sales, Marketing, HR, and Developer tools.
Visa’s research reveals that 25% of transactions in Oman are still made in cash, with P2P transactions and everyday spending being the main areas for cash usage. Despite this, Visa sees an opportunity to promote digital payments through secure solutions, supporting Oman’s move towards a cashless economy.
PTCL has partnered with PayFast to launch a WhatsApp-based bill payment solution, enabling customers to view and pay bills seamlessly through WhatsApp. This initiative is part of PTCL’s digital transformation strategy, offering enhanced customer convenience and advancing digital payment options across Pakistan’s telecom sector.
Intel’s Christoph Schell discussed Saudi Arabia’s progress in digital transformation at the WEF, emphasizing the country’s growing demand for custom technology solutions and the importance of AI with cultural relevance. The partnership with Aramco Digital and other tech advancements contribute to Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030.
Qatar’s digital transformation market is set to grow rapidly, with an expected market size of $9.19bn by 2025, reaching $19.65bn by 2030. The government’s strategic initiatives, including smart city projects and AI technologies, are driving the country’s ambitions to become a global leader in digital innovation.
Smart Cell has launched a new Smart Centre in Kathmandu to improve customer service and provide detailed information about its products and services. The company plans to expand further with more centres, continuing its growth as Nepal’s third-largest telecom provider.
Morocco and India’s digital experts are collaborating to explore how Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) can drive Morocco’s digital transformation. The conference emphasized adapting India’s successful DPI model to Morocco’s specific needs, focusing on inclusive growth, privacy, and scalability.
Bahrain has launched a comprehensive digital transformation and AI plan for its parliament, featuring 20 key projects and AI initiatives. The plan aims to enhance legislative efficiency and align with Bahrain’s Economic Vision 2030 and SDGs.
Airtel Africa has partnered with Fally Ipupa, Diamond Platnumz, and Simi to promote smarter data usage among young customers. The #SmartaWithData campaign offers educational tips and encourages users to optimize their data bundles for a better digital experience.
The UAE and the World Economic Forum have launched the Global Regulatory Innovation Platform (GRIP) during the 2025 WEF Annual Meeting. GRIP aims to develop human-centered legislation to address technological advancements, foster international collaboration, and build a global network for regulatory innovation, positioning the UAE as a hub for legislative expertise.
