Saudi Arabia Business Tycoon Abudawood to join Merit Incentives Group as a Chairman of the Board
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, April 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Merit Incentives Group (“Merit”), the global engagement and loyalty technology company…
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Jordan’s Youth Media Literacy Ambassadors Shine at UNESCO MIL Youth Hackathon
The UNESCO MIL Youth Hackathon highlighted the achievements of Jordan’s Youth Media Literacy Ambassadors Program (YMLAP), which won for its impactful community-based projects. This initiative empowers Jordanian youth to combat misinformation and promote media literacy, fostering a more informed and resilient society in the digital age.
AI-Powered Platform in Egypt Bridges Gap Between Startups and Investors
Egypt has launched Egypt Innovate, an AI-powered national platform connecting startups, investors, and research institutions to streamline funding access and strengthen collaboration across the innovation ecosystem. The initiative supports Egypt’s transition toward a knowledge-based economy and aims to enhance investor engagement and entrepreneurial growth.
Egypt’s ICT Sector Doubles GDP Share, Emerging as Fastest-Growing Economic Contributor with a 16% Annual Growth Rate
Egypt’s ICT sector doubles its GDP share with 16% annual growth, driven by AI, skills training, and digital government initiatives. Strategic partnerships with IBM and a surge in outsourcing bolster Egypt’s digital economy, making it a leading tech hub and data transit gateway in Africa and the MENA region.
Etihad Salam Telecom and center3 Strengthen Partnership to Enhance Digital Infrastructure in Saudi Arabia
Etihad Salam Telecom and center3 have strengthened their partnership to improve digital infrastructure in Saudi Arabia. The collaboration aims to enhance network resilience, connectivity, and scalability, leveraging advanced data centers and internet exchanges to support Saudi Arabia’s growing ICT sector and contribute to the region’s digital transformation.
Zain Group Reports Record H1 2025 Performance with 49% Surge in Net Profit
Zain Group’s H1 2025 revenue grew 14% to $3.5B, net profit surged 49% to $395M. Customer base hit 50.9M, driven by growth in Sudan, Iraq, and Saudi Arabia. Investments in 5G, AI, fintech, and enterprise services continue to deliver strong results across core markets.
PayTabs Egypt Partners with Ollin to Transform Consumer Finance Management
PayTabs Egypt has partnered with Ollin, Global Corp’s lifestyle financing platform, to enhance consumer finance management through innovative digital payment solutions. The collaboration aims to simplify payment processes and improve customer experience, addressing the growing demand for convenient financing options across various sectors in the Egyptian market.
Sharjah’s SPARK and Nokia Join Forces to Drive Regional Tech Innovation
SPARK and Nokia have signed a strategic MoU to accelerate innovation and talent development in Sharjah. The partnership introduces the “Tech Matchmaker” platform and specialized masterclasses to connect innovators with industry partners. This collaboration aims to strengthen the regional ecosystem through knowledge exchange, capacity-building programs, and advanced network infrastructure expertise.
Cisco to Modernize Bahrain’s Government Networks as Part of $17 Billion Bahrain-US Partnership
Cisco’s network modernization deal is part of Bahrain’s $17 billion investment push with US firms to build digital infrastructure and submarine cables, aiming to position Bahrain and the Gulf as key global tech and data hubs.
Morocco Aims for 70% 5G Coverage by 2030 Under Digital Morocco Strategy
Morocco plans to reach 70% 5G coverage by 2030, with 5G already active in 60 cities and data plans expanded at no extra cost. The country will also scale fiber access and mandate fiber-ready housing as part of its Digital Morocco 2030 strategy.