This article emphasizes the importance of integrating women into Morocco’s high-tech and industrial sectors to meet the country’s growth goals. Despite significant investments, gender bias and cultural norms still hinder women’s participation, with strategies such as policy reforms, mentorship, and inclusive recruitment necessary to drive inclusive economic growth.
Cashplus in Morocco has integrated Western Union’s money transfer services into its mobile app, enabling users to receive and send money internationally. This innovation aims to increase financial accessibility for Moroccans and residents receiving funds from abroad, contributing to the country’s growing remittance inflows.
Huawei, already partnering with Maroc Telecom and Orange Maroc, is set to lead Morocco’s 5G rollout. The country aims to provide 5G coverage to 25% of the population by 2026 and 70% by 2030, enhancing digital capabilities and preparing for the 2030 World Cup.
Ooredoo has secured Kuwait’s first Fibre in the Gulf (FIG) submarine cable landing, enhancing regional and global connectivity. With a capacity of up to 480 Tbps, the cable will support cloud services, AI, and digital transformation. This project strengthens Kuwait’s position as a key data transit hub.
Orange Jordan, in partnership with Capital Bank and int@j, has launched the fourth edition of the “Inspiring Change through Digital World” award to support and celebrate women entrepreneurs in the tech sector. The award aims to boost women’s participation in ICT and drive innovation in Jordan’s startup ecosystem.
Nigeria plans to deploy 90,000km of fibre optic cables starting in 2025, backed by a $700 million funding boost. This expansion aims to increase internet access to 70% of the population, reduce internet costs by 60%, and connect over 200,000 educational, healthcare, and social institutions.
Johan Buse has been appointed as the new CEO of Banglalink, succeeding Erik Aas. Buse, with decades of telecom experience, will drive Banglalink’s transition from a mobile operator to a digital service provider. His leadership aims to accelerate digital expansion and contribute to Bangladesh’s economic growth.
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**Bangladesh Satellite Company Explores Partnership with Starlink to Accelerate Market Entry**
Bangladesh Satellite Company Limited (BSCL), the country’s exclusive satellite provider, recently held discussions with Starlink officials to explore partnership opportunities aimed at fast-tracking Starlink’s entry into the Bangladesh market in the coming months. The meeting took place on Sunday, as reported by the Daily Star.
BSCL proposed a strategic collaboration, offering services such as sales and marketing, post-sales customer support, distribution of Starlink kits, and revenue collection through its banking channels. Additionally, the proposal includes hosting Starlink’s gateway at BSCL’s ground stations in Gazipur and Betbunia.
The BSCL also highlighted the advantages of its infrastructure for a potential Starlink partnership, including uninterrupted power supply, redundant fiber connections, 24/7 maintenance, and highly secured facilities.
In a related development, Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser, Prof Muhammad Yunus, held an online meeting with SpaceX and Starlink CEO Elon Musk last month to discuss the possibility of bringing Starlink services to Bangladesh. BSCL’s managing director, Muhammad Imadur Rahman, mentioned that Yunus aims to launch Starlink services by May 2025.
Discussions between BSCL and Starlink have been ongoing since May 2023, with successful tests of Starlink kits conducted in Dhaka, Rangpur, Hatia, and the Bay of Bengal.
On the regulatory front, the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) began working on guidelines last year to regulate LEO and MEO satellite broadband service providers, including provisions allowing wholly owned foreign companies to obtain licenses. The Ministry of Posts, Telecommunications, and Information Technology has also proposed a 25% rebate on fees for foreign satellite companies partnering with local operators. The first draft of these guidelines was completed in October 2024, but they have yet to be finalized.
Algeria has launched its first high-performance computing center in Oran to accelerate AI development. The center will support sectors like healthcare, agriculture, and cybersecurity, and align with the country’s goal of having AI contribute 7% to GDP by 2027. This project strengthens Algeria’s digital autonomy and innovation.
