Oman’s Ministry of Transport, Communications, and Information Technology launched the Digital Accessibility Guide to promote inclusive digital services. The guide helps mobile app and website developers adopt accessibility best practices, ensuring that services are usable by all, including people with disabilities and the elderly, while reducing future modification costs.
Meta has sent representatives to Nepal after the government set a deadline for social media platforms to register under new regulations. The registration is mandatory to avoid restrictions, with Meta and other platforms facing pressure to comply. The government aims to enforce compliance through potential penalties and platform bans.
The African Egyptian Centre for Telecommunication Regulation (EG-ATRC) hosted an online training course on frequency spectrum monitoring from April 6-10. The course, attended by 28 experts worldwide, covered spectrum monitoring techniques, interference identification, and electromagnetic field measurements. This collaboration with the ITU Academy strengthens the Centre’s regional role in ICT training.
ZainTECH has secured a commercial license in Saudi Arabia, enabling the company to establish regional offices and expand its technology solutions across sectors like IoT, cybersecurity, AI, and cloud services. This move aligns with Saudi Vision 2030, strengthening local collaborations and contributing to the Kingdom’s digital transformation.
The Communications, Space and Technology Commission (CST) invites the public to vote for Saudi projects in the ITU WSIS Prizes 2025, supporting national initiatives in 18 categories. With 24 projects submitted, Saudi Arabia aims to promote digital development and advance the Sustainable Development Goals. Voting is open until April 30, 2025.
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has set up a stall at the Overseas Pakistanis Convention 2025 in Islamabad, offering telecom-related services to overseas Pakistanis. The stall provides mobile registration services, telecom guidance, and digital services, supporting the government’s digital inclusion goals for both domestic and international Pakistanis.
Starlink has applied for a license from the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) to launch its satellite internet services in Bangladesh. The move comes after approval from the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority. Starlink aims to expand connectivity in the country, navigating regulatory and environmental challenges for success.
Saudi Arabia has launched a unified digital platform, “Tasreeh,” for issuing Hajj permits to both domestic and international pilgrims. The platform integrates with the Nusuk and Tawakkalna apps to streamline access, verify permits, and enhance coordination. This innovation supports Saudi Vision 2030’s objectives for efficient pilgrimage management.
The Information & eGovernment Authority (iGA) of Bahrain received the “Smart City Initiative Award 2025” for its MyGov mobile app at the Bahrain Smart Cities Summit. The app represents a significant achievement in digital transformation and government service innovation, reflecting the Kingdom’s commitment to sustainable growth through technology.
Algeria’s Minister of Communication, Mr. Mohamed Meziane, will inaugurate a series of regional forums aimed at fostering dialogue on the future of journalism and media ethics. These forums, starting in Oran, will address key issues such as digital transformation, media integrity, and the role of journalism in democracy.
