Pakistan’s IT and Commerce ministries collaborate through a joint working group to accelerate e-commerce growth, improve policies, and foster innovation for a resilient digital economy.
Bangladesh’s telecom sector faces transformative licensing reforms designed to modernize the industry, balancing operator freedoms with regulatory clarity amid debates on local versus foreign interests and ongoing anti-corruption efforts.
SAP’s Business AI Roadshow and Learning Hub empower Middle Eastern youth with practical AI skills and certifications, strengthening the digital talent pipeline essential for regional economic transformation and innovation leadership.
Pakistan’s thriving mobile phone manufacturing sector, supported by PTA regulations and foreign investment, has produced over 131 million devices and created substantial employment, marking a key milestone in the country’s industrial progress.
This event marks a pivotal moment for Moroccan marketers and creatives as they gain access to LinkAI, an AI-powered tool that predicts ad effectiveness before broadcast. By combining neuroscience with artificial intelligence, LinkAI offers brands a smarter, data-driven way to design emotionally compelling campaigns and improve audience engagement worldwide.
Qatar installs world’s largest 3D construction printer to build two massive schools, setting a global record and advancing sustainable, automated construction aligned with Qatar Vision 2030.
Nigeria’s telecom operators face high diesel fuel costs due to unreliable electricity, raising operational expenses and security risks. Expansion of fibre networks and digital infrastructure progresses, but energy challenges threaten sustainable telecom sector growth.
Pakistan’s Economic Survey 2024-25 reports strong growth in IT exports ($2.825B) and telecom revenues (Rs803B). Broadband and telecom subscriptions also surged. For FY 2025-26, ambitious trade targets aim to increase exports ($44.9B) and imports ($79.2B), while keeping the current account deficit low at 0.5% of GDP. Workers’ remittances are expected to remain a key economic pillar at $39.4B. The federal budget is set at Rs17.6 trillion with significant tax collection goals.
Nigeria’s FMCIDE launched the AgriConnect pilot in Ogun State, equipping farmers with AI-powered smart devices and connectivity to improve agricultural productivity and inclusion, supporting national food security and digital economy goals.
Syria is negotiating with Gulf telecom firms for a $300 million fibre optic upgrade to boost connectivity and establish a strategic digital corridor. This follows growing foreign investment interest after U.S. sanctions easing, as Syria aims to rebuild critical infrastructure after years of conflict.
