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Nepal Telecom (NT), Agriculture Development Bank Limited (ADBL), and Citizens Investment Trust (CIT) have announced dividend payouts for their shareholders. NT has proposed a 30% dividend, CIT 13%, and ADBL 10.53%. NT’s revenue decline has been attributed to reduced voice call usage due to OTT services and increased competition.
Abu Dhabi-based ERP provider Hulexo has secured seed investment from Arzan VC to expand its presence in the Middle East, aiming to reach 300 retail locations by 2025. The investment will also support Hulexo’s entry into Kuwait and Saudi Arabia, enabling partnerships and continued innovation for retail SMEs in the region.
BerryPay and DIGITEC join forces to launch an Algerian digital payment platform, enhancing financial inclusion and cross-border remittances, while supporting Algeria’s digital banking growth amid evolving regulatory frameworks.
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly emphasized Egypt’s commitment to national digital transformation, focusing on automating company registration and digitizing government services for improved access and efficiency. The government’s efforts include launching new e-services, implementing the Unified Services Card, and collaborating with various ministries to streamline business and social services.
This initiative is part of Algeria’s broader national digital transformation strategy, aiming to enhance efficiency, innovation, and connectivity across various sectors.
Oman Broadband Company has achieved a milestone of 301,000 active subscribers to its fibre optic network, with coverage expanding to approximately 881,103 units. The company aims to reach one million units across Oman within a year, emphasizing its commitment to delivering high-quality services and supporting telecommunications providers.
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Jordan’s Minister of Education, Azmi Mahafza, emphasized the importance of inclusive, equitable, and quality education at the 14th ALECSO Conference. He highlighted Jordan’s commitment to SDG 4, digital education, AI integration, and teacher training to reshape education, focusing on the future of students and fostering innovation in classrooms.
Microsoft aims to address English dominance in AI training by generating diverse multilingual data, enhancing AI’s accessibility and effectiveness in underrepresented languages.
Hisense has launched a new R&D center in Dubai Internet City, focusing on developing climate-friendly solutions for the Middle East. The center aims to adapt products to local conditions, enhancing innovation in energy efficiency and environmental sustainability.