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The African telecom tower market is set to grow significantly, with the number of installed towers expected to rise from 208.31 thousand in 2024 to 261.21 thousand by 2029. Key drivers include increased mobile workforce demand, rural connectivity efforts, and the rollout of 4G and 5G technologies.
Saudi Ports Authority launched the ‘AR2 Asia Red Sea’ shipping service to connect Jeddah with 10 major ports, enhancing trade flow and competitiveness. The move aligns with Saudi Arabia’s strategy to become a global logistics hub bridging three continents.
Experts predict that AI and IT will play a transformative role in Pakistan by 2025, driving economic growth and improving education. Students recognize the importance of these technologies for academic success, while experts stress the need for better internet infrastructure to fully leverage AI and IT advancements.
Visa introduced its Tap-to-Add Card feature in Jordan, allowing cardholders to add their Visa contactless cards to digital wallets by tapping their mobile devices. This feature enhances security, reduces manual input errors, and has gained adoption with over 542 tokens enabled. It also benefits financial institutions and digital wallet providers.
This initiative supports Saudi Vision 2030’s goals of boosting tourism and providing world-class hospitality experiences.
Jordan will send 12 companies to the Intra-African Trade Fair in Algeria for the first time, targeting new markets and partnerships across Africa. The delegation spans multiple sectors and aligns with efforts to expand trade ties, enhance Arab-African cooperation, and diversify Jordan’s export destinations.
Bangladesh’s IGW Operators Forum criticizes the new telecom licensing framework, warning it favors foreign players and risks local firms’ survival. The forum calls for protecting local investments, restoring SMS routing rights to local operators, and resisting foreign oligopoly amid evolving market dynamics.
Nepal Telecom has launched 4G services in the remote Lulang area of Dhaulagiri Rural Municipality-02, expanding high-speed mobile coverage as part of its nationwide rollout nearing 99% local-level coverage. The new BTS tower installation resolves previous connectivity issues and benefits from local electrification by NEA.
Cairo Amman Bank has partnered with Mastercard to improve cross-border money transfers for its customers in Jordan using Mastercard Move’s capabilities. This collaboration aims to enhance financial inclusion and facilitate secure, efficient payments to 37 countries. The partnership also includes tailored fraud analytics and risk control services.