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Fonepay, Nepal’s leading payment network, has launched its first virtual credit card in collaboration with Compass Plus Technologies. The service offers a secure, flexible, and cost-effective digital payment solution for local financial institutions, with the goal of transforming Nepal’s payment ecosystem and providing a strong alternative to international card networks.
Robi Axiata’s new subsidiary, Axentec PLC, has officially started its operations, offering innovative digital solutions and services. Axentec, emerging from Robi’s ICT arm Reddot Digital, is set to provide a wide range of IT solutions, including cloud services, AI, data analytics, cyber security, and IoT, focusing on the corporate and SME sectors. This strategic move positions Axentec as a key player in the digital solutions market, both in Bangladesh and globally.
Qatar Airways has launched its first AI-powered virtual cabin crew member, Sama, at ITB Berlin 2024. Active on Instagram, Sama will provide personalized travel recommendations, engage users with destination content, and promote sustainability efforts. This initiative marks a significant shift toward AI-driven marketing in the airline industry.
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Shaza Fatima Khawaja, Pakistan’s Minister of IT and Telecom, emphasized the need for ethical AI, data privacy, and global cooperation at Leap 2025 in Riyadh. She discussed Pakistan’s commitment to ethical AI governance, highlighted the importance of bridging the digital divide, and presented the “Digital Nation Pakistan Bill, 2024.”
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Yango Tech met Pakistan’s IT Minister Shaza Fatima to explore AI partnerships and digital transformation opportunities. The collaboration aims to strengthen Pakistan’s IT ecosystem, boost exports, and deliver AI-driven solutions through Yango’s services spanning mobility, delivery, retail, and B2B tech.
The Ministry of Municipalities Affairs and Agriculture in Bahrain signed an MoU with Batelco to enhance digital infrastructure, including connectivity, voice communication, and smart security. The partnership will focus on providing technical expertise and innovative solutions to improve municipal services, with Batelco offering support in smart city infrastructure.
The Sri Lanka Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) Summit 2025 in Colombo focused on leveraging DPI to drive economic growth and digital inclusion. The event brought together global leaders, experts, and stakeholders to discuss how DPI can accelerate Sri Lanka’s digital economy and achieve Sustainable Development Goals by 2030.
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