The Bangladesh government is expanding digital access to bridge inequality, focusing on women and rural populations. Efforts include enabling mobile access to government services and aligning with SDG Goal 10. Taiyeb calls for media collaboration to raise awareness and empower marginalized groups through digital inclusion.
Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan met with Google CEO Ruth Porat to discuss collaboration in AI and technology. The meeting highlighted the UAE’s plans for a full AI transition by 2027, further strengthening ties between the UAE and global tech leaders.
Standard Chartered Pakistan has launched the 7th Cohort of its Women in Tech Accelerator, aimed at empowering female entrepreneurs by providing mentorship and funding. Over the past six years, the program has supported over 140 women founders and helped 43 secure seed funding.
Omantel reported a 10.4% increase in sales and a 22.3% rise in net income for Q1 2025, with earnings per share rising to OMR 0.021 from OMR 0.017 in the previous year.
stc Bahrain has attained the CREST Pathway+ recognition, showcasing its commitment to internationally benchmarked cybersecurity services. This achievement highlights the company’s dedication to operational excellence, aligning with global standards, and positioning itself for full CREST accreditation to deliver advanced cybersecurity solutions for its clients.
Arabsat and Telesat have agreed to lease multi-gigabit LEO satellite capacity, integrating Telesat’s Lightspeed services into Arabsat’s satellite ecosystem to provide seamless broadband connectivity across key sectors. The collaboration will help enhance digital transformation and offer flexible, cost-effective solutions.
India’s telecom ARPU is projected to rise 10-12% in FY 2025-26, fueled by increased rural data consumption. Telecom companies are enhancing rural connectivity to expand their subscriber base. Rural areas are expected to contribute significantly to ARPU growth through higher data consumption and migration to data plans.
Jazz has partnered with DynaSys Networks to accelerate IoT adoption across key sectors in Pakistan, including agriculture, energy, and mobility. The collaboration will enable real-time data collection, automation, and scalable solutions, laying the foundation for smarter, more efficient systems nationwide and positioning Pakistan for a digital transformation.
G42 has signed an MoU with Cisco to collaborate on advancing AI innovation and infrastructure. This strategic partnership will focus on AI-powered cybersecurity, high-performance computing, and expanding AI adoption globally, aligning with the UAE’s AI leadership ambitions.
Sri Lanka Telecom (SLT) Group reported a significant profit growth in Q1 2025, with a profit after tax of Rs. 2.00 billion. The company saw a 3.4% revenue increase driven by Mobitel’s strong performance, alongside successful cost-reduction initiatives. SLT aims to continue its digital transformation to drive future growth.
