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Orange Jordan and the Norwegian Refugee Council have launched a free three-month digital skills training program for Jordanian youth in Irbid. Part of the ‘Najahna – Our Success’ project, the program aims to enhance programming and digital manufacturing skills, empowering participants for the job market.
Airtel has landed the SEA-ME-WE 6 submarine cable in Chennai, further strengthening its global network. This addition, alongside the previously landed cable in Mumbai, enhances Airtel’s capacity and connectivity, benefiting businesses in India. The cable will provide 220 TBPs of global capacity, aiding Digital India’s growing demand for data.
Egypt’s Minister of Communications, Amr Talaat, highlighted the role of 5G in driving sustainable development at the “5G and Beyond” Forum. The event explored 5G’s potential in building smart cities, improving urban services, and enhancing Egypt’s digital infrastructure, with participation from global telecom leaders.
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Ericsson hosted its Technology Days in Morocco, showcasing the potential of 5G to transform various sectors, including sports and manufacturing. The event featured live demonstrations of AI-enhanced network performance, real-time sports engagement, and 5G monetization. This aligns with Morocco’s Digital Morocco 2030 vision and 5G launch plans.
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The Microcredit Regulatory Authority (MRA) and IFC have launched a USD 350,000 project to enhance Bangladesh’s microfinance sector. The initiative will promote digital financial services and expand access to housing loans for low-income communities. It includes capacity-building for MRA officials and aims to improve financial inclusion and living standards.
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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif emphasized Pakistan’s commitment to enhancing cooperation with China in space technology and telecommunications. During a meeting with Galaxy Space, the Chinese delegation expressed interest in investing in Pakistan’s space sector and collaborating on joint projects with local space institutions and telecom companies.
The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) will allow mobile operators to pay spectrum fees in local currency, taka, instead of US dollars. This decision follows requests from operators due to the US dollar’s appreciation against the taka. Fees will be settled based on the dollar rate at the time of payment.