Samsung and Morocco’s Ministry of Education have strengthened their partnership to enhance digital education through the Samsung Innovation Campus. The initiative aims to equip youth with ICT skills to meet future technological challenges, aligning with Morocco’s Digital Strategy 2030 and fostering growth in the country’s digital workforce.
The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) held a seminar on AI technology and e-sports, focusing on their impact on athlete performance and the growing role of e-sports in the Asian Games. Experts discussed AI-driven sports advancements, VR/AR innovations, and the global reach of e-sports, marking a pivotal moment in sports evolution.
Sadad has partnered with Mastercard to launch an advanced digital payment gateway in Qatar. Powered by Mastercard Gateway, the platform will provide secure, fast transactions and enhance e-commerce for local merchants. The partnership aims to improve customer experience, reduce fraud, and offer convenient payment methods to meet evolving consumer demands.
NHN Corporation has launched its social casino game, Pebble City, on the Sui blockchain. The game integrates web3 features like NFTs and the STBL token, offering players a seamless experience. Pebble City aims to provide an engaging gaming experience while enhancing blockchain adoption among mobile gamers.
The Egyptian Journalists’ Syndicate, in collaboration with TikTok, hosted a digital literacy workshop to enhance media literacy and combat misinformation. The training, part of an ongoing partnership, focused on content creation, information verification, and online privacy protection, equipping journalists with the skills to adapt to the evolving digital landscape.
Fawry has invested EGP 80 million (USD 1.6 million) to acquire majority stakes in Dirac Systems, Virtual CFO, and Code Zone, strengthening its “Fawry Business” platform. This acquisition enhances Fawry’s digital payment and ERP solutions, supporting Egypt’s digital transformation and the country’s shift toward a cashless economy.
Souhoola and Visa have partnered to launch a prepaid card through Banque Misr, aimed at enhancing financial inclusion in Egypt. The card allows flexible payments and seamless shopping, aligning with Egypt’s Vision 2030. The service will help customers manage expenses and make informed financial decisions, launching in 2025.
Telecom Egypt reported a 45% YoY revenue increase for FY 2024, reaching EGP 82 billion. Data revenue growth, a surge in IDD revenue, and a strong customer base drove the results. The company expects continued robust performance in 2025, supported by a solid financial position and integrated services.
BTRC is advancing telecom sector reforms in Bangladesh, focusing on affordability, service quality, and digital services. The proposed framework includes three telecom license categories. Stakeholders discussed infrastructure sharing, regulatory flexibility, market competition, and aligning policies with ICT regulations to enhance connectivity and investment opportunities.
Africa’s smartphone market is projected to grow by 2% in 2025, with challenges such as inflation and currency depreciation. Chinese vendors like Xiaomi, Realme, and OPPO are leading the growth, while Transsion maintains its market dominance. Samsung, however, faces a decline despite a rise in its average sales price.
