Algerie Télécom is optimizing its BaridiMob platform to enhance user experience following recent disruptions. The company has apologized for transaction delays and assured users that updates are aimed at improving service efficiency. A significant rise in user adoption underscores the need for these improvements to meet growing demand.
Bahrain’s Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning has signed an agreement with Batelco to offer exclusive benefits to housing beneficiaries in 2025. The partnership aims to enhance services such as special rates for mobile, broadband, and devices, while providing dedicated support for housing projects.
A new international data corridor linking Europe and the Gulf via Iraq has been launched by ITPC and CITRA, in collaboration with Zajil Telecom. The land-based route offers a faster, more reliable alternative to maritime services, providing quicker and secure data transmission from Kuwait to Europe.
Pakistan has joined the 2Africa Cable Project, which spans 45,000 km of undersea cables connecting 46 stations across 33 countries. The telecom sector saw significant growth, with a 17% revenue increase, while Pakistan’s global digital rankings improved. The country also advanced in mobile connectivity and cybersecurity efforts.
OQ has launched e-Symphony, implementing RISE with SAP on a private cloud, marking a significant upgrade from its One ERP platform. This move enhances operational efficiency, scalability, and real-time analytics, enabling data-driven decision-making and resource optimization while reinforcing OQ’s role in Oman’s economic and digital transformation.
Qatar’s computing market is set to reach $72.67 million by 2025, driven by growth in digital transformation, AI, and IoT technologies. The market will see a 3.35% CAGR, with user penetration expected to rise. Major tech firms like Google Cloud and Microsoft are key contributors to this growth.
stc Bahrain has transferred its fiber assets to BNET, aligning with the Fifth National Telecommunications Plan. This agreement will create a unified fiber broadband network, promoting competition and supporting Bahrain’s digital economy and Vision 2030. The move aims to enhance the telecommunications sector and ensure equal access to services.
Kuwait’s CITRA, in collaboration with Zajil Telecom, has launched a new land-based international data corridor connecting Europe to the Gulf through Iraq. This route offers a faster, more reliable alternative to marine cables, with a 100-gigabit capacity, enhancing secure data transmission for large enterprises and service providers.
Jahanzeb Rahim, Member Telecom, proposed adopting orbital satellites to strengthen Pakistan’s internet connectivity and economic growth. The public-private dialogue emphasized the need for diversification in Pakistan’s telecom infrastructure, reducing reliance on submarine cables, and improving resilience, particularly in rural areas, to support the nation’s digital economy and IT exports.
Ncell has earned the ISO 27001:2022 (ISMS) and ISO 27701:2019 (PIMS) certifications, becoming the first telecom company in Nepal to achieve both. These certifications reinforce Ncell’s commitment to data security and privacy management, ensuring customer trust and demonstrating its dedication to continuous improvement and industry excellence.
