e& has partnered with DE-CIX to create a major interconnection hub in the UAE, connecting SmartHub IX data centers to DE-CIX’s global network. This collaboration aims to enhance the Middle East’s digital infrastructure, providing low-latency connectivity and boosting the region’s position as a key interconnection ecosystem.
SLASSCOM has partnered with Hexaware Technologies to enhance Sri Lanka’s IT sector. This strategic collaboration focuses on areas such as AI, IoT, and capacity building, aiming to position Sri Lanka as a global IT hub. Hexaware’s expertise will help foster innovation and skill development, driving sustainable growth in the tech industry.
Starlink has applied to establish ground stations in Pakistan to provide high-speed internet through its LEO satellite network. The company, registered under “Starlink Internet Services (Private) Limited,” is awaiting regulatory approval to expand broadband services in underserved areas, potentially revolutionizing internet access in the country.
Huawei Nepal, in collaboration with the Chinese embassy and MoCIT, has launched a smart classroom in Gandaki Province to enhance digital education. The project provides students with modern learning tools and aims to bridge the digital divide, particularly in rural areas, fostering ICT talent and supporting Nepal’s technological progress.
Morocco and Mauritania are enhancing bilateral relations with cooperation in electricity interconnection, high-speed internet, road infrastructure, and trade. The countries are advancing initiatives like connecting their electricity grids, developing new trade routes, and distancing themselves from the Polisario Front, signaling a strategic shift in regional alliances.
Krafters has partnered with IDEA to empower youth through sustainable entrepreneurship and livelihood development. The collaboration will offer specialized training in financial inclusion, digital marketing, and business development, with a focus on skills training for marginalized communities, including transgender individuals, to foster economic growth and inclusion.
Zain Group has officially received approval from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for its climate targets, aiming to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. This includes a 42% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030. The approval further solidifies Zain’s leadership in corporate sustainability in the region.
SoftAtHome and Orange Jordan have launched the world’s first prpl-based broadband solution, featuring a home gateway and Wi-Fi repeater powered by prplWare, including prplOS and prplMesh. This innovative solution enhances device longevity, simplifies integration, and offers new service capabilities, driving greater flexibility and service-driven innovation for operators.
Telecom Egypt, in partnership with Cisco, has activated a high-capacity subsea link on the 2Africa subsea cable, connecting Egypt to France via Italy. This project enhances network efficiency, boosts international traffic capacity, and supports bandwidth-intensive services like AI and cloud computing, improving connectivity across the Mediterranean.
Veon is in talks with Starlink to expand satellite-powered cellular services to Bangladesh through its subsidiary, Banglalink. The partnership aims to provide connectivity in underserved areas where terrestrial networks fail, such as during floods or energy shortages. This expansion is part of Veon’s broader strategy to serve emerging markets.
