Yango Oman has partnered with Esrar, Oman’s leading digital learning platform, to offer educational support to the children of its partner drivers. This collaboration aims to enhance academic performance through Esrar’s mobile platform, aligning with Oman Vision 2040 and providing educational opportunities to uplift families and promote long-term success.
Huawei Nepal has opened applications for the ‘Seeds for the Future 2025’ CSR program, aimed at cultivating digital talent in Nepali undergraduate IT students. The selected top performers will receive advanced training in China and gain exposure to emerging technologies like AI, 5G, and Green Tech.
ThinkONE, in partnership with IGONOGO, has introduced innovative survey technology that tracks finger movements to reveal consumers’ true emotions and thoughts. This advanced system promises faster, more accurate insights for brands, revolutionizing market research. In a separate event, Moroccan police seized two tons of cannabis resin and arrested eight suspects.
At GITEX Africa 2025, Digital Virgo’s Regional CEO Mounia Terhzaz discussed the company’s role in Morocco’s digital transformation, focusing on financial inclusion through innovative payment solutions and empowering local content creators. Digital Virgo’s approach combines technology, market insights, and strategic partnerships to drive growth in Morocco’s digital economy.
Egypt’s Minister of ICT, Amr Talaat, met with Keiichi Yoshimura of Tokyo’s Startup and International Financial City Strategy Office to discuss cooperation on digital innovation and AI. Talaat also explored investment opportunities in semiconductors and electronics with executives from Renesas Electronics, TDK, and Mitsubishi Electric during his visit to Japan.
Zain Group concluded a three-day ‘Data and AI’ workshop in Amman, Jordan, aimed at driving digital transformation and enhancing customer experiences. In collaboration with Cloudera and ZainTECH, the workshop focused on AI adoption, data analytics, and innovation, empowering Zain’s teams to develop strategies for deploying and monetizing AI effectively.
Jordan’s telecommunications sector showed strong growth in Q4 2024, with mobile broadband subscriptions increasing by 4.1% to 8.046 million. The volume of mobile voice calls and text messages surged, while mobile data usage grew by 13%. Mobile phone penetration reached 69% of the population, reflecting broader digital adoption.
Iraq has signed a strategic agreement with DIL Technology to create a unified telecom corridor, facilitating seamless data flow across its territory. The initiative streamlines data transmission, positioning Iraq as a secure alternative to maritime routes and enhancing its digital sovereignty, while generating long-term revenue opportunities.
The ITA has partnered with Egypt’s Industrial Modernization Center (IMC) to accelerate sustainable industrial projects in the MENA region. The partnership aims to reduce carbon emissions, support decarbonization in key sectors, and help Egypt become a leader in low-carbon industrial goods. It also expands ITA’s MENA Programme.
Egypt aims to attract 30 million tourists annually by 2028 with the introduction of a new emergency e-Visa system and extended transit visa program. These reforms simplify entry procedures, enhance visitor experiences, and position Egypt as a more accessible, modern tourism destination with a focus on cultural and historical attractions.
