Vodafone Egypt has partnered with Yango Play to offer customers access to a diverse digital entertainment library, including movies, series, music, and games. This collaboration strengthens Vodafone’s position in the digital entertainment sector and aims to deliver a comprehensive and innovative entertainment experience for users in Egypt and the MENA region.
Tamkeen has launched an initiative to train 50,000 Bahrainis in Artificial Intelligence by 2030. The program includes three tracks targeting executives, general employees, and AI specialists, aiming to enhance Bahrainis’ skills, boost productivity, and improve their competitiveness in the labor market. Partnerships with local and international providers support the initiative.
The National Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Egypt conducted raids across Cairo and Upper Egypt, dismantling illegal telecom networks and seizing equipment. These operations targeted over 3,000 subscribers and involved the seizure of routers, antennas, and SIM cards, enforcing telecommunications regulations.
Egypt’s Minister of Communications, Amr Talaat, met with Vodafone Egypt and Vodacom Group CEOs, along with a South African investment delegation, to discuss boosting investments in the ICT sector. Key topics included digital transformation, infrastructure, and collaboration with the private sector, aiming to attract foreign investments and promote technological growth.
The Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO) will convene with Member States and digital economy experts to address the recent global IT outage that disrupted essential operations. DCO Secretary General Dheemah AlYahya emphasizes the need for effective international digital cooperation and sustainable policies to mitigate risks and ensure continuity in an increasingly digital world.
The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has revoked the licences of 41 A2P SMS aggregators for failing to renew certifications and continuing operations with expired licences. Affected companies have been instructed to surrender their licences and clear any dues within 30 days, while new applications for SMS aggregator licences are now invited.
Mohammad Mehdi Hadavi visited the Iranian Electronic Industries Company, highlighting the importance of knowledge-based companies in advancing telecommunications and space technology. The company’s achievements include the development of domestically produced telecommunications processors, which aim to replace foreign models and enhance security, adaptability, and data safety for the Iranian telecom sector.
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has launched a new version of the Nusuk portal, offering over 100 additional services to streamline Hajj and Umrah planning. This digital advancement aims to enhance the pilgrimage experience, with over 18.5 million pilgrims served in 2024 alone.
icetana AI has secured a $1.7 million deal with Iraq-based High Tech Enterprise to supply its AI video analytics solution for the Baghdad Safe City project. The deal is icetana’s first in Iraq and the largest in the company’s history, marking a significant milestone in its growth.
Grameenphone and Robi Axiata have secured an additional 20 MHz of spectrum each in Bangladesh’s 2.6 GHz band after two years of negotiations with the BTRC. The 15-year contracts, priced at BDT11.6 billion (US$98.6 million), will help improve service quality. The BTRC agreed to payment in local currency to address exchange rate concerns.
