Tencent Cloud is set to invest over $650 million to expand its infrastructure in the Middle East and Southeast Asia. The company will establish its first data center in Saudi Arabia with a $150 million investment and build a third data center in Indonesia for $500 million, strengthening its global presence.
Yango Group has launched Yango Ventures, a corporate venture fund to support early-stage startups in high-growth regions such as Pakistan, LATAM, Sub-Saharan Africa, and MENA. With an initial fund of $20 million, Yango Ventures aims to empower startups in O2O, B2B SaaS, and FinTech sectors to scale and drive sustainable growth.
Nepal Telecom (NTC) is moving forward with plans to install a new Rs 5 billion convergent real-time billing system, aiming to streamline billing for all its services and improve customer care. The system will handle 34 million customers across various networks and services, enhancing efficiency and customer satisfaction.
Mobile number portability in Nigeria surged by 190% in January 2025, with 8,708 subscribers switching networks. 9mobile faced the highest losses, losing 6,716 customers, while MTN, Airtel, and Globacom benefited. This shift reflects dissatisfaction with service quality and pricing. The telecom sector saw overall growth in subscriptions.
Iraq is working to bring global e-commerce companies like Amazon and SHEIN to the country by establishing the necessary infrastructure. The Ministry of Communications is also focusing on launching a national e-commerce platform and automating the postal system as part of a broader digital transformation effort.
HONOR Bangladesh has launched the HONOR X9c, the toughest phone in its range, earning a Guinness World Record for its durability. Featuring a 6600mAh battery, 66W fast charging, and a 108MP AI-powered camera, the X9c sets new standards for smartphone durability, performance, and photography capabilities.
Airalo and Gulf Air have partnered to offer Gulf Air’s Falconflyer members 20 points for every USD 1 spent on Airalo eSIMs. The collaboration provides travelers with a convenient way to stay connected in over 200 countries while earning loyalty rewards, enhancing their overall travel experience.
Intelsat and MaxIQ Space have expanded their Africa Space STEM Programme to Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, and Senegal. The programme offers hands-on training, expert-led instruction, and STEM kits to 12 schools, aiming to inspire the next generation and build a workforce ready for space technology and STEM careers in Africa.
JazzCash, in collaboration with Salaam Family Takaful, has launched Salaam Investments, a Sharia-compliant investment solution for its 13 million users. The platform allows users to set financial goals, earn daily profits, and provides accidental insurance. This initiative aims to promote financial inclusion and empower underserved communities in Pakistan.
TAWAL and ZTE have signed a strategic agreement to foster digital transformation in Saudi Arabia, focusing on advanced tower, energy, and indoor coverage solutions. This collaboration aims to enhance TAWAL’s leadership and create innovative, future-ready solutions to meet market needs and accelerate digital innovation across multiple sectors.
