MTN and MTV Base Launch “Room of Safety” to Promote Online Child Safety Across Africa
MTN and MTV Base launch Room of Safety, a 10-part youth-led series on child online safety, to raise awareness and promote positive digital behaviour across Africa.
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Sri Lanka’s 9th Annual Cyber Security Summit Highlights Urgency of PDPA Compliance and Data Protection Culture
Sri Lanka’s 9th Cyber Security Summit stressed the critical need for comprehensive PDPA compliance, data protection culture, and coordinated breach response, highlighting legal frameworks, industry challenges, and practical solutions for sustainable digital trust.
Uber Launches ‘Women Drivers’ Option in Saudi Arabia to Enhance Safety and Empower Female Drivers
Uber launched a “Women Drivers” option in Saudi Arabia, enabling female passengers to request female drivers, enhancing safety and supporting women’s economic participation amid ongoing social reforms.
Qatar’s MCIT Reinforces Commitment to Global Digital Cooperation at WSIS+20 Forum 2025
Qatar’s MCIT highlighted its national digital priorities and AI initiatives at WSIS+20 Forum 2025, reinforcing its role in global digital cooperation and promoting inclusive, knowledge-driven digital societies.
Zong Launches “Z SAIS Cloud” to Propel Pakistan’s Digital Economy with Locally-Hosted Enterprise Cloud Platform
Zong launched its locally hosted enterprise cloud platform, Z SAIS Cloud, in Karachi, establishing strategic partnerships and emphasizing cloud sovereignty as Pakistan accelerates toward a digital-first economy with scalable, secure infrastructure.
Communications Spending in Middle East and Africa Hits $149 Billion in 2024, Driven by Telecom Infrastructure Investments
Communications spending in MEA surged to $149 billion in 2024, driven by mobile data demand and major telecom infrastructure investments, with continued growth expected amid evolving digital transformation and operator rebranding as technology companies.
Jordan Completes Ten Key Projects in Digital Economy, Telecom, and Cybersecurity in June
Jordan advanced ten projects in June spanning digital public engagement, airport automation, telecom regulation, and cybersecurity education, reinforcing the nation’s digital economy and security frameworks.
Orascom Development Egypt Appoints Dr. Eskandar Tooma as New Non-Executive Chairman
Orascom Development Egypt appointed Dr. Eskandar Tooma as Non-Executive Chairman, bringing academic and governance expertise to steer the company’s strategic oversight following Dr. Samy Saad Zaghloul’s six-year tenure.
Mazad Appoints Nezar Hasan Habib as New CEO to Lead Next Phase of Growth
Mazad has appointed Nezar Hasan Habib as CEO to drive strategic growth and innovation, building on the strong foundation established by the outgoing CEO and positioning the company as a regional leader in online auctions.
PTCL Group and TPL Corp Forge Strategic Partnership to Boost Pakistan’s Digital Infrastructure
PTCL Group and TPL Corp have partnered to deploy M2M devices, secure data centers, and managed network services, enhancing Pakistan’s digital infrastructure and operational efficiency as part of their shared vision for a technology-driven future.