Professor Muhammad Yunus emphasized the need for technology expansion in the Chittagong Hill Tracts to improve communication and foster development. He encouraged the youth to pursue education and global opportunities, assuring that the region can overcome its limitations. Yunus also invited youths to participate in an upcoming youth festival.
Africa50 has invested in Raya Data Centre to support Egypt’s digital economy and expand RDC’s infrastructure with a new greenfield Tier III data centre. This investment will cater to growing digital demand and support Egypt’s startup ecosystem, while aligning with sustainability goals.
Airbus has delivered the Thuraya 4 satellite to Kennedy Space Center ahead of its planned launch aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. The satellite, built on Airbus’s Eurostar Neo platform, will enhance telecommunications across Europe, Africa, Central Asia, and the Middle East, enabling Space42 to launch 15 new products.
Orange Morocco has partnered with Microsoft to integrate Microsoft Azure into its cloud-managed services, enhancing cloud capabilities for B2B customers. This collaboration aims to drive innovation, streamline operations, and improve customer experiences in Morocco. Businesses will benefit from advanced tools in AI, data analytics, and IoT, boosting digital transformation.
Egypt’s four telecom companies have signed agreements to improve service quality, with new penalties for failing to meet standards. The penalties, double the previous amount, will now be reinvested into network improvements. The initiative aims to enhance mobile service quality, especially in remote areas, and improve Egypt’s global telecom ranking.
Batelco has partnered with Almoayyed Contracting Group to build Bahrain’s first White Space Data Center at the Beyon Data Oasis. The facility will be the largest and most power-dense in the kingdom, integrating sustainability with a nearby solar farm and offering scalable, flexible infrastructure to meet growing digital sector demands.
Space42 and ICEYE have formed a joint venture to manufacture SAR satellites in the UAE, advancing the country’s Earth Observation capabilities. This partnership builds on the successful launch of the Foresight-1 satellite and will support local technology development, research, and the growing demand for high-resolution satellite imagery.
Engro Corp, in partnership with Veon, plans to expand telecom tower-sharing coverage in Pakistan. The collaboration aims to enhance telecom infrastructure, explore use cases like electric vehicle charging and drone landing, and capitalize on Pakistan’s improving economic conditions, positioning the country as a more attractive investment market.
Egypt’s four telecommunication companies have agreed to new quality penalty mechanisms that hold operators accountable for meeting service standards. Financial penalties will be reinvested into network improvements, particularly in underserved areas, to enhance nationwide mobile service quality and boost Egypt’s standing in international telecom rankings.
Bangladesh ranks behind nine out of 12 lower-middle-income countries in smartphone ownership and mobile internet usage, according to the GSMA’s “The State of Mobile Internet Connectivity 2024” report. Challenges such as digital literacy, safety concerns, and affordability limit mobile internet access, despite growing awareness.
