GSMA has opened registration for M360 MENA 2024, set for the first time in Doha on November 18-19. Hosted by Ooredoo, the event will spotlight innovations in AI, 5G, and digital infrastructure, bringing together global leaders to explore the future of mobile technology in the MENA region.
SLT-MOBITEL has launched its eSIM service, allowing customers to connect to the network without a physical SIM card. This innovative service offers users flexibility with multiple eSIM profiles and includes a promotional offer of 15GB data and 100 minutes to any network, supporting sustainability and digitalization efforts.
Saleem Ullah, Deputy Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan, highlighted the SBP’s commitment to supporting digital transformation in the financial sector during a ceremony celebrating the 25-year partnership between Innovative Pvt Ltd and Diebold Nixdorf. This collaboration aims to enhance banking innovation and customer experience in Pakistan.
A recent report by Kaspersky highlights a rising threat of cyber attacks, revealing that 30.8% of Internet users in Kuwait faced such risks over the past year. Turkey recorded the highest exposure at 41.8%, while Qatar and Bahrain followed. The report underscores the urgent need for enhanced cybersecurity measures.
Google will transition payments for services like AdSense and YouTube AdSense in Egypt from USD to EGP starting May 1, 2025. This move aims to support local content creators and aligns with efforts in other countries. Users will need to link bank accounts for local currency transactions and access their payment history.
01Edu has partnered with NextEra Egypt, leveraging a $41.2 million investment to reshape the education system focused on digital economy skills. This collaboration aims to develop a skills-based education model that prepares students for future careers while integrating advanced AI technologies, significantly enhancing Egypt’s educational landscape.
DeNet has launched its mobile Watcher Node, enabling smartphone users to enhance decentralized data security while earning rewards. By using the DeNet Storage app, users can quickly set up their nodes to monitor data replication, contributing to a robust storage network and benefiting from the evolving digital landscape.
Mobile operators have underperformed in the latest service quality assessment by the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC), corroborating user complaints. The drive tests highlighted failures in key performance indicators, with operators struggling to meet standards for call drop rates and setup times, emphasizing the need for improvement in service quality.
The EBRD has selected Transfora to develop a digital operations platform for the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone) to enhance its operational capabilities and investor interactions. This initiative supports Egypt’s strategy to establish SCZone as a global logistics and trade center, streamlining services for stakeholders.
Bazzar Gate has secured $1 million in funding to enhance its e-commerce platform, Partners, which simplifies the launch of dropshipping businesses. The investment will facilitate expansion, improve user experience, and bolster marketing efforts, enabling the firm to strengthen its presence in the digital commerce sector.
